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(Message started by: webgopher on Jan 1^st, 2008, 2:52am)

Title: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by webgopher on Jan 1^st, 2008, 2:52am

I went to get my Topamax and Imitrex refilled and was told by the pharmacist that the trex now comes in a 4 mg dose along with the 6 mg dose. Does that means I will be able to get more doses from my neuro. if I opt. to use the lower dosage next time he writes me a new script? I can't bring myself to use the imitrex tip of half dosing.

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by EstieSA on Jan 1^st, 2008, 3:28am

I cannot see why not.

Instead of eg:

2x 6mg = 12 mg , rather have 3 x 4mg = 12mg.

Let him do the math.... ;;D ;)!

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by Bob P on Jan 1^st, 2008, 6:12am

Depends on your insurance. Most only cover a certaim number of doses like 24 tablets of Trex per month. Doesn't matter if they're 50mg or 100mg, only cover 24.

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by DennisM1045 on Jan 1^st, 2008, 11:39am

For me it does. My Insurance will only give me 2, 6mg injections a month but will cover 4 of the 4mg injections. I stockpile when not in cycle.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by birdman on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 8:25am

It is worth contactign your insurance company, even if it gets you an extra refill. Can't hurt!

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by lashultz on Jan 2^nd, 2008, 11:31am

From what I have seen., the cost for the 6mg vs. the 4mg is no different. Try getting the vials and draw out the amount that is needed, most of the time I could get three shots out of one 6mg vial.

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by Kateness on Jan 11^th, 2008, 5:32pm

where are you able to get the vials as opposed to the auto injector?
I live in southern california...
thanks,
kateness

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by jace77 on Jan 15^th, 2008, 10:25am

We have been abscent for some time from the boards, but now the beast is back! The 4 mg have been available since aug/sept. Luckily our insurance is generous, we get 12 boxes of the vials (25 vials X6mg each) , 12 boxes of 6mg stats and 12 boxes 4mg stats per MONTH I always cut the dosage on all to 2.5 mg for DH. I take the stats apart and use a q-tip to push it into the vials (empty) then draw it ou into sryinges. first time my mom saw me she thought I was nuts!

Title: Re: 4 mg Imitrex Inections available now
Post by jace77 on Jan 15^th, 2008, 10:28am

To get the vials, our family doctor writes the pres and the pharmacy special orders it in for us, they automatically order 12 boxes a month, as we stock pile just in case the insurance decides to stop be so generous so we have plenty on hand