Re: MTX maker sold its rights and it is not being made

[Guest guest]

Why does your doctor not have confidence in Enbrel? It was a miracle for me

where inject able MTX was torture. You may want to get a second opinion and

give Enbrel or another biologic a try for a few months. You can always

stop. It may surprise you.

[ ] MTX maker sold its rights and it is not being

made

People who depend on may have to wait until March 2005 or longer per

an FDA new article on December 17, 2004. Xanodyne sold it rights to

MTX to a company called Mayne Pharmaceuticals. (888)-606-2245.

American Pharaceuticals (800)551-7176 is opening a new manufacturing

place in Switzerland which is not up and running. The FDA is trying

to get them in gear. (FDA.com).

Problem is that the MTX drug with preservative has not been available

since October.

This Drug was a miracle for me. I went from being completely bed

ridden to working full-time. It gave me my life back. I intend to

write several letters expressing the urgency of this matter. This

might mean that I will be back in bed for a possible of 5 months.

This is not acceptable to me. If anyone else feels this way please

call and write letters to these companies and the FDA.

If anyone knows of a drug that works as well as the injectable mtx

with preservative. Please let me know. My doctor doesn't have

confidence with Enbrel and I am scared.

God Bless,

Carolyn

[Guest guest]

Are any of you injection metho takers experiencing problems getting your

methotrexate scripts filled? Ran into this yesterday. Finally found one lone

bottle. Am very stressed about what to do when that is gone.

Joanne ( Ohio )

[Guest guest]

I agree with you, Ronnie. Although Enbrel has not been around as long as

MTX, ALL drugs carry risks including MTX. I personally want a rheumy who wants

to help me fight this disease with the best available armor while

recognizing the need to monitor me constantly to ensure that side effects, if

any, are

identified early. It is up to us to be alert to changes going on inside us

and to tell our doctors EVERYTHING and to discuss the results of our frequent

blood work with our doctors. If we don't want to use the best available

medications, we may as well revert to using leeches since they've been around a

long while, too. Some doctors are so afraid to try new things that their

patients end up suffering needlessly. I am not saying that is the case here,

but

perhaps it is best to have a doctor who presents the patient with options

and information so that together you can decide on the best course of treatment

while being cognizant of the risks.

Kathy F.

In a message dated 12/22/2004 12:53:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

ronevans@... writes:

Why does your doctor not have confidence in Enbrel? It was a miracle for me

where inject able MTX was torture. You may want to get a second opinion and

give Enbrel or another biologic a try for a few months. You can always

stop. It may surprise you.