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(Message started by: beepbeep on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 10:48pm)

Title: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by beepbeep on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 10:48pm

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!

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by Jeff_08 on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 11:02pm

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.

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by JDH on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 11:03pm

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Jim

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by Jeff_08 on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 11:10pm

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.

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by Gator on Jun 22^nd, 2004, 11:56pm

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

Gator

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by don on Jun 23^rd, 2004, 1:19pm

Quote:

Please if anyone can send imitrex to me, please drop me a line.

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.

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by thomas on Jun 23^rd, 2004, 1:53pm

Got O2? Try something besides imitrex, ie. amerge or zomig, you might just find the number of headaches per day decreasing.

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by UN_SOLVED on Jun 23^rd, 2004, 3:33pm

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.

Unsolved

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by chris on Jun 30^th, 2004, 6:17am

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

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by Rock_Lobster on Jun 30^th, 2004, 9:29am

Or just get vials & syringes instead of autoinjectors if you wish to control your dosage.

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by Bob_Johnson on Jun 30^th, 2004, 6:54pm

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.

Title: Re: I can't get enough Imitrex
Post by UN_SOLVED on Jul 1^st, 2004, 10:48pm

http://bridgestoaccess.gsk.com/
http://www.manicdepressionhelp.com/freemedsprogramsGlaxo.htm

All the info you'll need to get started on getting help with obtaining more Imitrex.

PS. Neuro's should have quite a few samples lying around. GET THEM TOO !!

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