MaryJane Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 FYI -- I was surprised to see that Gabapentin has been classified as a class 5 drug in Kentucky meaning that prescriptions are being monitored. There is some question whether this change of classification will spread to other states. I know some people have their greyhounds on this for pain, seizures, anxiety and these are just a few things it has been used for. https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/americas-heroin-epidemic/health-officials-are-sounding-alarm-drug-gabapentin-it-s-not-n861111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Well crap. I hope they don’t do that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) Well crap. I hope they don’t do that here. I did another search and found that Mass is moving gabapentin to Class 5 - 1st phase was 8/1/2017 and 2nd phase is 8/1/2018 - so people in Mass might be having more issues with refills after August this year. http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/states-starting-to-respond-to-gabapentin-abuse/pharmaceutical Edited June 1, 2018 by MaryJane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 It's also being monitored by the Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring program. While not physically addictive definitely it's used to potentiate other drug highs. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Back in January, there was a proposal in New Jersey for a one year trial monitoring program, but I’m not sure if they put that into effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Interesting. I am on it for Neurothapy. Will ask doctor when I go on Wednesday - I'm already on two controlled substances- whats one more? As far as dogs I think I'd just get it from the vet as Wal-Mart/Sam's here no longer fills ANY pet scripts due to the "Opioid Crisis". Don't know about Walgreens and CVS but last time I checked they weren't much cheaper than the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I am getting Conner's from Costco, $7 for 90 100mg capsules. Hopefully, even if it becomes controlled they will still fill it, but it will probably go up. The 300 mg capsules I got for my shingles were a lot more expensive ($30, $40? don't recall for sure) but it was a one time deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I am getting Conner's from Costco, $7 for 90 100mg capsules. Hopefully, even if it becomes controlled they will still fill it, but it will probably go up. The 300 mg capsules I got for my shingles were a lot more expensive ($30, $40? don't recall for sure) but it was a one time deal. wow, I need to check Costco. I just paid $49.00 for 180 for Larry -- he gets it 3 x day. If they reclassify....geesh. Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I am getting Conner's from Costco, $7 for 90 100mg capsules. Hopefully, even if it becomes controlled they will still fill it, but it will probably go up. The 300 mg capsules I got for my shingles were a lot more expensive ($30, $40? don't recall for sure) but it was a one time deal.That is an excellent price. My three are all on different dosages/schedules, really hoping this doesnt become an issue here. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 wow, I need to check Costco. I just paid $49.00 for 180 for Larry -- he gets it 3 x day. If they reclassify....geesh.That's nuts. Gabapebtin is really cheap. I pay around $10 for 180 100 mg capsules for Violet. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Yeah, there was a report on the national news shows a few weeks ago in conjunction with the opioid crisis. People are using gabapentin along with other drugs, and since gaba is cheap and easily found, it's going on the controlled lists in most states. I bet the price skyrockets too. Also in this report was the fact that people are getting opioid rxs for their pets but using them themselves. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Also in this report was the fact that people are getting opioid rxs for their pets but using them themselves. That's why my vet said Wal Mart won't fill them anymore. Oddly enough my vet wanted to sell me Tramadol for a huge price for Barkley and I told him that I had 120 or so for me here and he could take them. Thought I'd have to split them but oddly the dose for a 150# human and a 25# dog are the same. Then there is the old story of the doctor saying "are you taking any drugs not prescribed to you?" I said "yes - the dogs Gabapentin". He laughed and said "you can have your own". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 That's why my vet said Wal Mart won't fill them anymore. Oddly enough my vet wanted to sell me Tramadol for a huge price for Barkley and I told him that I had 120 or so for me here and he could take them. Thought I'd have to split them but oddly the dose for a 150# human and a 25# dog are the same. When Allie (35 lb dog) was on Benedryl for allergies, she took two pills twice a day. While she was on that dosage my husband (slightly heavier than 170 lbs) started getting a cold and went for the Benedryl...he automatically took two and spent the rest of the day completely messed up because he should have only had one. The vet said something about how dogs' livers processed certain drugs differently, so that's why the much higer dosage by body weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Oh, good grief. Please don't let that happen in Georgia. It wasn't the case a month ago at my last visit. It's also being monitored by the Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring program. While not physically addictive definitely it's used to potentiate other drug highs. Wonder which drugs. Gabapentin seems to effect opiod receptors in a way that reduces the opiods pain relieving qualities. Not sure if it actually binds to the receptors or it's some other method. Guess I just assumed that would also reduce the chances of getting high, not the opposite. Come to think of it, I don't even know the neurological cause of a "high". Seems it could be different with different chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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