Reviewer: Stoner, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I am a kidney stone patient generating 2/3 stones per week. This medication has been very beneficial in pain control. I have also experienced at least 1 to 2 "duds" per box. Have sent the duds back to the manufacturer with no batch/code numbers included. No compensation for loss to date.

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I am a kidney stone patient generating 2/3 stones per week. This medication has been very beneficial in pain control. I have also experienced at least 1 to 2 "duds" per box. Have sent the duds back to the manufacturer with no batch/code numbers included. No compensation for loss to date.
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Reviewer: RSD Trooper, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I, too, have had the 'duds' that others have mentioned. It's very scary when that happens because you're only allowed so many, and you fear running out if medication. I h I oe that the manufacturer will maje some corrections on this.

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I, too, have had the 'duds' that others have mentioned. It's very scary when that happens because you're only allowed so many, and you fear running out if medication. I h I oe that the manufacturer will maje some corrections on this.
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Reviewer: Lisa, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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I have to help my mom with the dispenser because her arthritic fingers have a hard time with dispenser. It helps with her pain. I brought up to her doctor about the duds as you call them. She said give her 1 and if it doesn't work giver a 2nd one in 30 minutes. It's in the patient information. My mom is fortunate that her doctor gives her extra for the same problem with no spray or less sp ... Show Full Comment

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I have to help my mom with the dispenser because her arthritic fingers have a hard time with dispenser. It helps with her pain. I brought up to her doctor about the duds as you call them. She said give her 1 and if it doesn't work giver a 2nd one in 30 minutes. It's in the patient information. My mom is fortunate that her doctor gives her extra for the same problem with no spray or less spray coming out. My moms doctor said other people complained too. I wish more doctors listened to their patients like hers do. You both aren't crazy. The spray thing doesn't always work and doesn't have consistent med in it.
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Reviewer: Calamityjen, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I'm relieved to know I'm not crazy regarding each unit having different levels of medication in them. I call them "duds" when it's as if no medicine is released. My doctor doesn't believe me and he's never questioned anything I've said previously. I agree that it's really frustrating. Because I don't have cancer, but two other very painful and terminal dis ... Show Full Comment

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I'm relieved to know I'm not crazy regarding each unit having different levels of medication in them. I call them "duds" when it's as if no medicine is released. My doctor doesn't believe me and he's never questioned anything I've said previously. I agree that it's really frustrating. Because I don't have cancer, but two other very painful and terminal diseases, my doctor won't increase the dose for fear the insurance company will deny it altogether.
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Reviewer: Loraine, 45-54 Female (Patient)

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I take this for breakthrough pain and also find the same issue as other users about the inconsistency in the spray unit. I had one with no medication in it at all and others with so little that I am unable to get a full dose. It's not just 1 or 2 in a box that don't have enough meds in it. It's probably 1 out of 5 that are bad and I only get 4 per day. I don't get enough dosages fo ... Show Full Comment

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I take this for breakthrough pain and also find the same issue as other users about the inconsistency in the spray unit. I had one with no medication in it at all and others with so little that I am unable to get a full dose. It's not just 1 or 2 in a box that don't have enough meds in it. It's probably 1 out of 5 that are bad and I only get 4 per day. I don't get enough dosages for a repeat dosing like it is directed therefore I must suffer until the next dose is due so I don't run out early. When it works properly it is great for the breakthrough pain. It doesn't work for 6 hours though and the directions say to take no more than 4 times per day. I would like information on who to contact about the inconsistent spray. I told my doctor but I feel as if they think I am trying to get extra medication and that is not true. He doesn't even discuss it with me. Just stares at me and changes the subject. I would like to find more people with this issue so it can be reported to the manufacturer. I am not sure where to go to complain about that. Other than the bad containers the product is really good for pain because when it works properly it immediately helps me.
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