Midrin is now a Schedule IV controlled drug

October 2001

Midrin is now a Schedule IV controlled drug...as are other products that contain the sedative dichloralphenazone.

Most pharmacists are surprised to learn that dichloralphenazone actually breaks down to chloral hydrate and phenazone.

Chloral hydrate is a C-IV controlled substance...and explains why there is concern about possible Midrin drug abuse.

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Table of Contents

Electronic Rxs are coming
Diabetes new rapid-acting insulin analog called Novolog (insulin aspart)
Diabetes stronger warnings about heart failure with Avandia
Diabetes more aggressive guidelines for diabetes screening and management
Migraine Midrin is now a Schedule IV controlled drug
withdrawal symptoms when patients stop antidepressants
Men's Health whether Viagra (sildenafil) loses its effectiveness over time
Men's Health which BPH patients should get Proscar or an alpha-blocker
Tuberculosis Remicade and Enbrel could lead to increases in tuberculosis (TB).
Tuberculosis using rifampin WITH pyrazinamide for latent tuberculosis
Pediatrics if it's okay to drink a little alcohol occasionally during pregnancy
Pediatrics amantadine for children with autism or other developmental disabilities
Infectious Diseases Spectracef (cefditoren pivoxil), a new third generation cephalosporin
Hematology & Oncology new IV bisphosphonate called Zometa (zoledronic acid)
Hematology & Oncology glutamine for mucositis caused by chemotherapy
Hematology & Oncology Our CE Booklets on natural medicines
concerns about bioterrorism