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Suzetrigine - a novel drug for pain
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I’m not sure if by “off label” you mean generic or something else. I do know that most new drugs are developed under patent protection.
From google search: “Most brand drugs are developed under patent protection for up to 20 years. This means that no one else is allowed to make and sell the drug. When the patent expires, other drug companies can start selling a generic version of the drug.“
I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but I do want all of us who suffer from chronic pain to be as informed as possible.
Hugs to all of my fellow warriors.
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"Off label" generally refers to use of a drug to treat a condition for which it has not been approved by the FDA. IIRC years ago the was a BP med called Clonidine that was said to be useful in helping folks stop smoking. A physician could prescribe it for that use even tho it wasn't approved for that use.
I had growths on both adrenal glands that were producing cortisol. Last August I had one adrenal gland and its growth removed and I'm still producing too much cortisol. I'm currently involed in a reserach trial at Mayo with a drug that may help regulate cortisol levels. It is currently used to help diagnose adrenal insuffiency or not producing enough cortisol. I'm not too keen on giving up my other adrenal gland and living on meds the rest of my days.