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Posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 16:55:04
I went to pick up my prescriptions today. My insurance has capped. I no longer get prescription drug help until january 1st of 2008. I am on 200mg of lamictal and 4mg of risperdal. For 30 pills of lamictal it costs $175.72 which isn't too bad. The risperdal for 30 pills is $319.00 I am wanting to know if anyone knows about some kind of medication whether it be a mood stabilizer or something to control mania that is not expensive? I thought about lithium but I am scared to take it. Are benzodiazepines a good choice for mania?
Thanks : )
twinch
Posted by linkadge on September 19, 2007, at 17:12:15
In reply to The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescriptions, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 16:55:04
Yeah, I am prescribed seroquel and lamotrigine. When I go off my parents plan (next March) I will be screwed.
It might be nice for a doc to prescribe lithium and a TCA again.
Linkadge
Posted by sam123 on September 19, 2007, at 17:14:54
In reply to The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescriptions, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 16:55:04
Both are avalible from a patient assistance program, generally for free.
http://www.needymeds.com/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Risperdal
http://www.needymeds.com/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Lamictal
Posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2007, at 17:16:06
In reply to The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescriptions, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 16:55:04
Oh no you need to call your pdoc and let him make the decision and he may be able to get you help with prescriptions. Good luck. The pharmacitical companies win again. Too high priced or is it the insurance companies. Maybe both. Phillipa
Posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 18:04:37
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescriptions » twinch42085, posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2007, at 17:16:06
It is the insurance company and the prices. Insurance company will not pay anymore and the prices are too high. Do you know of any meds that are considered to be cheap with no insurance?
thanks : )
twinch
Posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 18:06:08
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescripti, posted by sam123 on September 19, 2007, at 17:14:54
I ask my pdoc about an assistant program to help out with my meds, but he said that I cannot do that program since I have insurance. I don't understand because even if I have insurance and they won't pay for prescriptions then why can't I get into an assistant program? Don't get it.
thanks : )
twinch
Posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2007, at 20:44:54
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescriptions » Phillipa, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 18:04:37
Maybe your doc has some samples left mine usually has a lot. Phillipa ps usually gives a months supply.She had pleanty of lamictal.
Posted by cactus on September 19, 2007, at 21:25:50
In reply to The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescriptions, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 16:55:04
> I went to pick up my prescriptions today. My insurance has capped. I no longer get prescription drug help until january 1st of 2008. I am on 200mg of lamictal and 4mg of risperdal. For 30 pills of lamictal it costs $175.72 which isn't too bad. The risperdal for 30 pills is $319.00 I am wanting to know if anyone knows about some kind of medication whether it be a mood stabilizer or something to control mania that is not expensive? I thought about lithium but I am scared to take it. Are benzodiazepines a good choice for mania?
>
> Thanks : )
>
> twinchThat situation is beyond disgraceful, thank god I live in Australia. I just paid $30.40 for 60 tabs of geodon. Which didn't agree with me but I picked up 100 2mg tabs of clonazepam for $25AUD, and 25 5mg tabs of nitrazepam for $11.90AUD. My Zoloft costs $30.70AUD for a months supply. We don't have ANY of this insurance crap at all. You just get a script from your doc or pdoc go to the chemist and wait for about 5mins for your script to be filled and off you go. End of story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How has the American medical system let this happen?? I just can't fathom it, it's horrifying for people in need. If you're on social security benefits here you pay about $4.90AUD for ANY script regardless of how much it costs. One very freaked out cactus!!!!!!!!
Posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 21:58:47
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescripti » twinch42085, posted by cactus on September 19, 2007, at 21:25:50
I thought about moving to a country that has it's own insurance coverage but i can't do that. The american government needs to consider the fact that some people just can't pay for there medicines and they really need them. I don't know what is wrong with our insurance system. I wish I lived in australia. ANYWHO. I will figure out something.
thanks : )
twinch
Posted by med_empowered on September 19, 2007, at 22:18:32
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescripti » cactus, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 21:58:47
im not saying "import your drugs from countries that offer a generic," but im also not saying "don't consider ordering generic versions of your meds from countries, such as india, where safe and effective and cheap generics are readily available, with or without a prescription." If I *were* telling you to consider importing meds, I might mention that as long as the medication isn't controlled (which antipsychotics aren't), you don't really face any legal repercussions even if customs were to seize the package.
I might also mention that its highly unlikely that customs would seize the package.
Finally, I'm not supposed to post links to sites that do anything "illegal," but I imagine if you were to google something like, say "XXX" and ".com" you might find something(s) that could prove quite helpful.Have a good day.
Posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 22:41:15
In reply to well..., posted by med_empowered on September 19, 2007, at 22:18:32
How would I got about importing drugs from a different country????
thank : )
twinch
Posted by Deputy Racer on September 19, 2007, at 23:53:22
In reply to well..., posted by med_empowered on September 19, 2007, at 22:18:32
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Posted by Schess81 on September 20, 2007, at 2:13:08
In reply to Please follow board guidelines » med_empowered, posted by Deputy Racer on September 19, 2007, at 23:53:22
Posted by sam123 on September 20, 2007, at 3:08:10
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescripti » sam123, posted by twinch42085 on September 19, 2007, at 18:06:08
"The patient must have no prescription coverage for the medication"
Take a look at those pages again. Many have this requirement, no insurance for the med. Like if your insurance will not cover a med or you caped out.
Having insurance, in many cases, does not disqualify you from a Patient Assistant Program.
It is about not having access to the med.There are usually several programs for each drug, so scroll down to see all the programs:
http://www.needymeds.com/drug_list.taf
I know some people who use this, they have made exceptions to their requirements. Things like, if you have a lot of medical bills every year they would consider your income less the medical expenses.
From http://www.needymeds.org :
"If you do not exactly fit the criteria, for any reason, the dosage listed is not yours or you have questions, call the program. Some programs will make exceptions and dosages change often.
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2007, at 19:11:19
In reply to Re: The Good The Bad and The Ugly about prescripti, posted by sam123 on September 20, 2007, at 3:08:10
Medicaire D pays for no benzos been through the appeal already. Probably any addictive meds?????Phillipa ps thankfully they are inexpensive.
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