Posted by SLS on August 15, 2008, at 5:34:54
In reply to Re: Best brand of fish oil ? » SLS, posted by PC_Load_Letter on August 15, 2008, at 0:01:28
Thanks.
You folks have given me a good idea as to what I should look for in a fish oil preparation. I find it fascinating that PC_Load_Letter has such a difference in his positive response to one brand of fish oil and not to others. I get the feeling that there is something else going on here pharmacologically, especially when one can feel a difference within 24 hours. I would think that supporting sprouting new neurites and recovery of brain tissue would take longer than that.
I was recently prescribed Lovaza. It is a prescription-only preparation of fish oil that is absolutely purified. No fish burps. I was prescribed Lovaza by my GP to help lower my triglycerides. I was all to happy to take this fish oil so as to help stabilize neuronal membranes and foster the growth of neurites.
The problem at this point is that my prescription plan refuses to pay for it, even with a pre-authorization. I couldn't believe my ears when I was told that a one-month supply of these gelcaps cost $199. Damned pharmaceutical companies. The think they can charge anything they want to for new drugs. And they can because insurance companies have no choice but to pay for them. I don't blame them for denying such a ridiculous price for prescription fish oil, especially when it can be obtained at 1/10th the price as a food supplement.
So, now I need to find a replacement for the Lovaza. I have been taking 4000mg a day. I have felt better over the last few days. However, I also added to my treatment regime N-acetylcysteine (NAC). I really don't know which is responsible for this improvement, but I have no intention to give up fish oil. I am going to appeal the decision of the insurance company one more time. Actually, it is the doctor who must make the appeal.
My current treatment regime:
Nardil 90mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamictal 200mg
Abilify 20mg
Deplin 7.5mg
NAC 1200mg
Fish Oil 4000mg
- Scott
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