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#1
Jul 09, 2007, 09:37 PM
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I figured more people would see it here than in the Drug forum. It comes up periodically around the forums and now you have it straight from the EPA.
getting rid of meds |
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#2
Jul 09, 2007, 09:43 PM
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Whoa! Thanks for posting the link. I have always flushed unused meds, sometimes in large quantities. I had no idea it could be harming the environment. Won't do that again.
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Jul 10, 2007, 06:47 AM
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Good information.
Yes, most people think that the filters at the water treatment plants take out everything.  It's scary to know it doesn't though.TC!
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Jul 10, 2007, 03:38 PM
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Now ya tell me!! I've been flushing them down the toilet! Poor fishies, I've been getting them loaded!
 No, seriously, I'll dispose of them in my dirty cat litter from now on. on me!
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Jul 10, 2007, 04:00 PM
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Seriously, that's a problem -- they've been finding levels of Prozac, etc, in fish. For real.
drugged critters |
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#6
Jul 10, 2007, 04:07 PM
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Seriously, I believe you! Like a lot of people, I just figured it would get filtered out before it went very far. I won't flush them ever again.
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#7
Jul 10, 2007, 04:41 PM
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<font color="#000088">I usually just return my old meds back to the pharmacy where I got them, because I know they can dispose of them properly. I won't just throw them in the trash,because of kids possibly finding them, plus there are a lot of drug addicts in my area that will take anything they can get their hands on,even if they don't know what it is,just to see if it will get them high.They could easily be allergic to them,or be mixing them with other stuff that interacts with them.
So I just stick to returning them to the pharmacy. But I didn't know that flushing them could be harmful,I just don't have very good plumbing. So that's good to know! </font> |
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#8
Jul 10, 2007, 06:42 PM
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speaking of fishies....where do ya'll think that drain cleaner goes? and the other toxic chemical you might use in tub, sink, or toilet?
be nice to the fishies, and those wee critters who eat them!  thank you!! em & the fishes (Plz forgive the slight hijack!!) Back to the disposal of meds!! 
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Jul 11, 2007, 01:20 AM
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WHEW!!! I'm clear on those!! Haven't had to use any of those nasty things in almost forever!!
 I don't even color my hair anymore! 
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Jul 11, 2007, 02:05 PM
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OOOPS!! I think I just killed this thread!
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Jul 11, 2007, 05:20 PM
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It's all my fault for my diversion.
Ya know what I think we should do with leftover meds? Make necklaces, etc. Nardil Necklaces, Buspar bracelets, Ativan anklets....etc. Fashionyatry!! em |
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Jul 11, 2007, 05:28 PM
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Jul 11, 2007, 08:18 PM
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I'd be afraid to split the pills trying to stick a wire in them! Maybe a really fine drill?? 
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Jul 11, 2007, 08:19 PM
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Somebody did it!!
 Oh, myyy......
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Jul 11, 2007, 08:24 PM
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I figured that as soon as I said I'd killed the thread, someone wouldn't let me! LOL Thanks, EM!
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#16
Jul 12, 2007, 09:16 AM
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wellbutrin rosary, I love it!!!
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#17
Jul 12, 2007, 09:59 PM
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how funny.
Really - my drugs would sit in my house because I was afraid of what to do with them. Most recently, I've given them back to my doc for safe disposal. Then I don't feel so nervous.
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