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I can't get enough Imitrex
« on: Jun 22nd, 2004, 10:48pm » |
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I can't get enough Imitrex to cover my headaches everyday. The insurance company covers 1 refill 6 mg and 9 pills 100mg. That is 11 headaches or 17 if I have the patients to take apart the in jecter cartridge. Please if anyone can send imitrex to me, please drop me a line. I am very chronic 1 to 3 a day. I prefer the shot over anything else. Give me Imitrex or give me death!
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #1 on: Jun 22nd, 2004, 11:02pm » |
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Good luck anyone here who has any TREX treats it like gold i'm sure.I knew of a number to call where the makers of imitrex would help to try to get more from your insurance company,i'll try to find it and let you know.
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #2 on: Jun 22nd, 2004, 11:03pm » |
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #3 on: Jun 22nd, 2004, 11:10pm » |
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www.needymeds.com try this i'm pretty sure GlaxoSmithKline has some kind of program you'll find it on this site. I tried doing it but my insurance got cancelled back then so they said call them back when my insurance was all straightend out but i never did.Good Luck to you.
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #4 on: Jun 22nd, 2004, 11:56pm » |
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Every situation is different, therefore this may not work for you, but...
Try having your NEUROLOGIST write a letter of medical necessity for your insurance company and in that letter specify that you need X number of doses.
I use Zomig NS and my insurance company would only authorize 6 sprays a month. I talked with someone at the insurance company (who has no doubt been fired since) who told me that a NEUROLOGIST could write a letter of medical necessity and prescribe as many as he says I need. I now get 30 per month.
The catch for them is if they disapprove the meds, they are either denying medication or practicing medicine without a license. If their "On Staff" physician rewrites the script for less, he is in violation of the law, because he never examined you.
Try it - it may work.
Here are a couple related articles to look at as well:
http://headaches.about.com/library/weekly/aa-bc-trip-limits-a.htm
http://headaches.about.com/cs/advocacy/a/trip_limits_2.htm
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #5 on: Jun 23rd, 2004, 1:19pm » |
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Quote:| Please if anyone can send imitrex to me, please drop me a line. |
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That should not be posted on this board! Take it to email or PM someone.
Have your Doc write a letter of medical neccesity to your insurance company to up the alotment per month.
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #6 on: Jun 23rd, 2004, 1:53pm » |
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Got O2? Try something besides imitrex, ie. amerge or zomig, you might just find the number of headaches per day decreasing.
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #7 on: Jun 23rd, 2004, 3:33pm » |
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Glaxco does have a patient assistance program that will supply up to 10 refills (20 injections per month) but your doctor has to do the paperwork, not you. Give them a try ... they'll kick in the details.
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #8 on: Jun 30th, 2004, 6:17am » |
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My neuro called the ins. company and they allowed more. Good luck and use the the needle and q-tip trick and take only 1/3 or 1/2 of each shot. They will go a lot further. Chris
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #9 on: Jun 30th, 2004, 9:29am » |
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Or just get vials & syringes instead of autoinjectors if you wish to control your dosage.
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Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
« Reply #10 on: Jun 30th, 2004, 6:54pm » |
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Are preventive meds part of your package? You didn't mention them.
Check prices in Canada. I can recommend: www.LePharmacy.com . Have used them for 3-yrs and found them ethical and giving good service.
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