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Dec 05, 2012, 05:03 PM
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What is this madness?
I finally was going to take it, and Walgreens said they couldn't get my company to pay...They called my doctor, but they said it could take until tomorrow. I don't know what alternative the doctor will give me...I'm somewhat shocked.
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Dec 05, 2012, 05:10 PM
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That is odd. Effexor has been around for ages. I've had problems with newer meds that are more expensive, like Viibryd, but effexor is a very commonly prescribed med.
Your doctor will probably have to fax in a form to the insurance company with a justification and it will eventually get covered. I hate the insurance hoops doctors have to jump through sometimes. |
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Dec 05, 2012, 10:40 PM
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Yes, chances our the doctor can send in a form appealing the coverage for your effexor.
Also, Cymbalta and Pristiq are the only other 2 SNRI's out there, save that Pristiq is just a metabolite of effexor and I'm not sure if Cymbalta has a generic. |
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Dec 05, 2012, 11:38 PM
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It has a generic, right? So how expensive could it be? Why would the insurance company put up a fight?
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Dec 06, 2012, 12:00 AM
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Yes it does indeed. So deos Effexor XR. I use it. I think it's about $30 for 30 150mg caps. I think someone has made a mistake there. Maybe the ins co won't pay for the name brand?
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Dec 06, 2012, 01:29 PM
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They said it could take 24hrs to hear back from insurance company/ doctor. I'm hoping it works out, because I'm going through a lot right now.
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Dec 09, 2012, 01:14 PM
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I got it, thinking it was just a mistake because when I called the next day, and when they reprocessed it went through for less than five dollars. Good, old generic meds...
I'm feelin puddle-y now. Head is achy, no energy or desire to do anything. I'm hoping Effexor returns me back to normal...
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Dec 10, 2012, 12:33 PM
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Amanda Keep Calm and Carry On Bipolar II GAD CURRENT MEDS: Effexor 225 mg/day Geodon 80 mg/day Buspar 20 mg/day |
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Dec 11, 2012, 11:51 AM
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Will these side effects go away?
I have a horrible headache that doesn't go away even when I take pain medicine. Also, I feel shakey and dizzy. Food disgusts me. I tire easily. It's been like five days. Will there ever be relief, or are these permenant side effects?
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