[PghBaldy]

I went to buy some today, they only had small boxes. I went to the counter to get it, and the woman behind the counter asked for ID. She then said, take it out of your wallet. She scanned it. I asked what this was about, then sarcastically said why don't they just make it illegal? I don't know why it bothered me so. After searching I discovered it's one of the gems in the Patriot Act. I need to take allergy pills (with pseudoephedrine) much of the year. If I don't, I can't function. I am not a criminal. I am not a druggie. I understand the reasoning behind this, but am getting sick of the govt's need to know what I buy. They know more about me than I wish.

[4U2OUI]

"They know more about me than I wish."

They already did.

[DoughtyOne]

Forcing every citizen to prove they aren't a crook, isn't the type of nation I expected to live in when I was growing up.

[sheik yerbouty]

It's becoming an epidemic. No tyranny was ever established in the name of tyranny. This has already gone too far..

[Roccus]

Been that way here in WV for a while.

[Graybeard58]

it's one of the gems in the Patriot Act.

I don't know what the patriot act has to do with it. In some states you have to show id and some you don't.

[atomic_dog]

over-the-counter medications that can be abused or used by drug rings to manufacture methamphetamines

Right on! We can't have those negro jazz musicians getting hopped up and raping our white women!

/S

[Freee-dame]

pseudoephedrine

IF people do not specifically want this ingredient, at least they may now be aware that it can cause an increased heart rate. This can be dangerous for someone with unrecognized atrial fibrillation. I am not speaking about the requirement for signature, etc., just the publication that it is not a benign ingredient.

[ozarkgirl]

I know this is a nuisance, I've had to buy as well but here in Missouri meth production was rampant and has been drastically decreased by this law. Often times the ones that get hooked on this stuff are teenagers, then their life is ruined, they spend years in jail (at taxpayer expense), manufacture and get other kids hooked. It is troublesome and I'm not for lots of laws but I stand behind this one.

[reformedliberal]

Me, too. I use a liquigel combined w/guafenisin, not daily, but whenever certain plants pollinate. I use it in combination w/my antihistamine. I had been under the impression that the meth producers couldn't use that.

The pharmacy tech I spoke with said that they may even make all pseudophed prescription only. Those of us who have been using it for years would have no real problem, she added. Also, she said that anyone using less than 1gm/month would not be hassled as much once they get their database compiled.

It is no consolation, I know, but the pharmacists didn't seem all that impressed with the entire situation, either.

However, meth is evidently a real plague, from what I have read and heard. If they do this and discover it is all really coming in from Mexico, we might stand a chance of getting it reversed.

BTW, in Australia, Immodium is prescription only. I have no idea why.

[Doctor Stochastic]

The War On Terrorism soldiers on.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

That law came into effect in Kentucky last year and it really has helped cut down on meth production. Problem is far from solved, but it's better. I don't have a problem with having to sign a form to get medication.

[TheDon]

This is another ill conceived law that criminalizes people for buying over the counter medicine, rather than those who make and use meth. Many people in this country, even some of our FRiends, find these laws acceptable if they do some good. Not only do they not consider any negative consequences of this law, they do not consider the precedent it sets in regards to further criminalizing victimless actions.

[xarmydog]

Just what hospitals and doctors need.People with serious colds sitting in the waiting room coughing and hacking germs everywhere,just to get a prescription for cold medicine.Time to look up grandmas home remedy's.

[BlessedBeGod]

I was in the drugstore picking up a prescription when a man came to the pharmacy looking for a decongestant. When he asked why aren't they over-the-counter anymore, the druggist replied that they were over-the-counter because you didn't need a prescription for them. The guy was not amused, and neither was I.

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[verity]

"they only had small boxes."

Were you trying to buy a case of sudafed?

[sure_fine]

seen a blurp on FNC the other day they have a brandd new proceedure for sinues, they lazer the openings out bigger,, no more stoping up

[bird4four4]

I hear your frustration. Last night, I was in need of some psudepherine. I went to the store, the shelf said see the pharmacist. I waited in line, so the Ph could tell me that they were out. Went to another store, was only allowed to buy 2 packages. a total of 36 pills. 4 hour pills! So I'll have to do this whole painful process again in about two days.

We are inconviencing millions of people, yet I don't see a drop in the number of people using meth. In fact some reports say the problem is getting worse. Since this psudeph restriction is not helping reduce the meth problem can we please repeal the law?