Topic: Getting meds through whatever they are called
kam
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Insurance has denied:
Ambien
Lunesta
Ketek
Provigil
I think I am OK in the Ketek department. My LLMD is looking into getting me more of this.
My primary was giving me samples of lunesta but ran out and wrote a script today which insurance denied.
I am thinking I might be able to get these meds through one of those programs I recall seeing awhile back.
Have any of your tried getting these meds through any of those programs for low income patients?
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Geneal
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Up for Kam
Hugs,
Geneal
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trueblue
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Hi Kam, Try running the meds through here: https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php You just fill in the infomation and it will bring up any programs you're eligible for.
I'm not sure I've ever seen any Patient Assistance programs for sleep meds but may be wrong. Give it a shot.
Also if you find a program you can very often print out the forms right away or get the phone # to call and get more info.
(Occasionally, I run everything I'm taking through to see if anything has changed or I check to see what meds are available before going to the doctor.)
Good Luck!
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(I swear I said you weren't pregnant so don't know how that one came up, lol. I ran it as if it were me but I was in your state; no other identifying info is used for that program which is nice.)
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If you really need a sleep med, but simply can't get Ambien or lunesta covered, there are a couple of older, cheaper drugs that work great for sleep: Klonipin, Doxepin, or Elavil. Klonipin is addictive, but I used it for 2 years with great success, and was able to get off of it over a couple of months.
If you have head/neck pain along with sleep issues, Doxepin and Elavil also work great.
I am not a doc. or medical professional - just a patient with my own experience! Just some ideas here...
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kam
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Thank you. I went to the web site and filled in the info.
Couldn't print with the system i have now.
Called the number and they gave me 3 numbers to call.
Able to call one number and leave message before the brain went dead.
Will try other numbers tomorrow.
Thanks for the names of other sleeping aids too.
Found out provigil and ketek is part of the program. Lunesta was not. But, said I could find out who manufactures it and contact the company.
Will look on insurance web site to see if they will provide some of the sleeping aids mentioned.
I contacted the insurance to see what they provided and was told i needed to give them a name. They did not have things listed on sleeping aids, etc.
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I also suggest you go to www.needymeds.com. They are a clearing house for free meds through the different drug manufacturers. Each drug company has its own rules and means tests.
Many don't ask for proof of income. Some do. Since you are in the low income group, you would probably qualify for all the meds. For the ones you mentioned, they will usually need a doctor's prescription and the doc has to sign the form.
Then the meds are sent to the doctor's office, usually 90 days worth. You fill out the paperwork again after 90 days for more meds. I used to get Effexor this way.
Hope this helps! I know how hard it is to go through this when your brain just isn't firing on all cylinders. It CAN be done though.
Best of luck, Janet
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kam
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Thanks Janet. I did go to the site, but need to go back when my brain is firing on more pistons.
I was able to look up lunesta and it did not look like that was one of the meds.
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One more idea - the "Bridges to Access" Program through GlaxoSmith Kline. (www.bridgestoaccess.com)
I'm not sure what drugs they have available, besides Mepron and Advair, but I hear it's a good program.
Hope you find something that will help soon... Cactus
(editing to say I checked their meds list, and didn't see lunesta - sorry. They might be good to keep in mind for later, though.)
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kam
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Update: I made one contact for provigil. The company said to have my doctor call them and they will send her samples to give to me.
They said if I had no insurance at all they would be able to help.
Next step is to find an organization that will provide a discount, etc.
STill working on sleep meds. Trying new one tonight that insurance does provide. HOpe it works. They will only provide it for 3 months. But, that is OK.
I would rather not take any meds to sleep eventually.
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I get generic Ambien (zolpidem) from Canada. It costs $65 for a 3-month supply, including shipping. You need to submit a regular prescription from a Dr. It does take at least a month to arrive but it's worth it to me, what a relief to be able to sleep!
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