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Posted by think2much on August 1, 2003, at 17:54:50
I have been prescribed clomipramine, but I notice that the capsules are made from gelatine. I have issues about this; 1. Being a vegetarian, I don't particularly want to eat gelatine, and 2. Being in the UK, I am terrified of the possibility of contracting BSE from beef gelatine (there's no proven link, but the idea still scares me.) If even I knew they were made from pork gelatine, it would not be so bad, but, although I e-mailed the manufacturers to ask, they have not replied :(
So, my question is -
Could I simply pour the contents of the capsule out, and perhaps stir it into a glass of water, and drink that instead? Or perhaps wrap the powder up in a lettuce leaf, and swallowed that? Will the efficacy of the medication be affected?Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 1, 2003, at 18:03:41
In reply to Vegetarian issue - Clomipramine/anafranil , posted by think2much on August 1, 2003, at 17:54:50
Sure, you could open the capsules and sprinkle the powder into a drink or applesauce. It won't affect its absorption.
Next time you have your prescription filled, you may want to go to a compounding pharmacy. There, they can specially make your clomipramine for you in a vegetarian-friendly form--even as a liquid, if you'd like.
Posted by think2much on August 1, 2003, at 18:06:26
In reply to Re: Vegetarian issue - Clomipramine/anafranil » think2much, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 1, 2003, at 18:03:41
Thank you for your swift reply!
I haven't taken any yet, as I'm terrified by the side effects I have read about it, don't know if I'm going to ever take one, but at least I know I can avoid the gelatine if I do :)
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