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(Message started by: maynard on Sep 27^th, 2005, 5:29pm)

Title: Sansert
Post by maynard on Sep 27^th, 2005, 5:29pm

I have suffered with clusters for 15 years. Sansert worked great for me and last year I had to start taking Methergene because I could not get sansert anywhere. Does anyone know where I can get it?

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by unsolved1 on Sep 27^th, 2005, 5:49pm

Canadian pharmacies.

Goodluck,

PF Wishes
UNsolved

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by maynard on Sep 27^th, 2005, 5:53pm

I have searched there and cant find one does Sansert have a Canadian name other than Sansert?

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Jill on Sep 27^th, 2005, 6:05pm

I was wondering about sansert - why did they US stop selling it?

My neuro asked me, when looking at my med list, where I got sansert ... I couldnt understand what he meant so I told him that I got it from a neurologist and picked it up at a pharmacy... he then looked at me funny and told me that they dont sell it in the US anymore... he said that you have to get in Canada...

Sorry that is off the question but found it interesting.. the only other name that I know for it is methysergide maleate - if you type it into a search engine than I am sure that places where you can get it will pop up... hope that this helps some...

good luck
Jill

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by unsolved1 on Sep 27^th, 2005, 6:20pm

I 'Googled' Sansert and found it easily.

http://www.norphar.com/Sansert.htm
http://static.canadadrugs.com/sansert/
http://www.rxtank.com/products.php?alpha=Sansert
http://www.pharmacy-online.ca/quick_search.jsp?criteria=SANSERT

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Sean_C on Sep 27^th, 2005, 6:25pm

Sancert worked for me too, why did they stop using it in the U.S.?

Sean.....................................

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Mr. Happy on Sep 27^th, 2005, 9:07pm

on 09/27/05 at 18:25:22, Sean_C wrote:

Sancert worked for me too, why did they stop using it in the U.S.?
Sean.....................................

It's called a profit margin.
The cost per user ratiio was less than 40,000:1.
There were some long term usage side effects.
It's related to LSD, and therefore, non-acceptable to Republicans and Methodists.
Who cares if it worked.

Dollars and Sense.
RJ

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by FrankF on Sep 27^th, 2005, 9:15pm

I used Sansert for several years but was forced to find other preventatives as it finally became almost impossible to find anywhere in the US. While it was available, it worked fairly well during more than 50% of cycles.

Sansert has a few potentially nasty side effects one of which is causing "retroperitoneal fibrosis" which in laymens terms is scar tissue around the kidneys. Other (less frequent) side effects include causing scar tissue around the heart or lungs. In many cases, these effects, although somewhat rare, are irreversible and can lead to more serious health problems.

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by FrankF on Sep 27^th, 2005, 9:38pm

on 09/27/05 at 21:07:16, Mr. Happy wrote:

...It's related to LSD, and therefore, non-acceptable to Republicans and Methodists....

Now I know why the last time I visited my aunt and uncle in Ohio and brought along a six pack of beer I was told I was no longer welcome in their home. [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by vig on Sep 27^th, 2005, 10:30pm

Some pharmacies can still make it.
ask Bill - Racer

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Bob P on Sep 28^th, 2005, 8:45am

Quote:

It's related to LSD, and therefore, non-acceptable to Republicans and Methodists.

The only things not acceptable to Republicans are Democrats and Catholics!

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Racer1_NC on Sep 28^th, 2005, 6:20pm

on 09/27/05 at 22:30:53, vig wrote:

Some pharmacies can still make it.
ask Bill - Racer

Vig is correct. If you can find a real pharmacy near you, Sansert can be made. Target and Walmart won't do it.....they are nothing but pill counters.

If you can't find anything near you...email me and I'll give you the name of the local pharmacy I use when I need the stuff.

Bill

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Racer1_NC on Sep 28^th, 2005, 6:26pm

on 09/27/05 at 21:15:31, FrankF wrote:

Sansert has a few potentially nasty side effects one of which is causing "retroperitoneal fibrosis" which in laymens terms is scar tissue around the kidneys. Other (less frequent) side effects include causing scar tissue around the heart or lungs. In many cases, these effects, although somewhat rare, are irreversible and can lead to more serious health problems.

If one takes Sansert for less than 6 months at time, the side effects are rare indeed. Make no mistake it's nasty stuff, but it pulled me out of CH hell.....

Bill

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by Sean_C on Sep 29^th, 2005, 10:35pm

on 09/27/05 at 21:07:16, Mr. Happy wrote:

Thats funny you said that because when I would initially take it I would feel that sensation.

I had success with it, that kinda sucks.

Sean..............................

Title: Re: Sansert
Post by brewcrew on Oct 2^nd, 2005, 4:35pm

on 09/27/05 at 17:53:50, maynard wrote:

I have searched there and cant find one does Sansert have a Canadian name other than Sansert?

Generic name is Methysergide. (Just say "methysergide-eh?" if you talk to a Canadian pharmacy.)