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Topic: Is Metanx (B6) really worth the $$

TS96
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 14048

posted

Was prescribed Metanx to go along with the Flagyl, Doxy and Plaquinel.

Is is so good that I can't just take my regular B6 or P5P or is it really worth the 45 dollar co-pay.

Any opinions?

Thanks

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Bart Henslea 1976
Fibro/CFS/arthritis 2004
Lyme diagnosed 2007
3 1/2 years treatment with oral combos, Cowden, IV roc. BW herbs. Off all abx in 12/10. Feeling good.

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sammy
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 13952

posted

Last month my RX for Metanx was filled with a generic called Folast.

According to the pharmacist it should be the same as the brand. I'm not completely convinced that it is as good as the brand but I decided to give it a try because it was $10 instead of the usual $60 copay.

It contains the active, more absorbable forms of folic acid, B12, and B6. This is supposedly what makes it better than OTC vitamins.

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eds
Member
Member # 5700

posted

Each Metanx� tablet contains:
L-methylfolate 2.8mg
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate 25mg
Methylcobalamin 2mg

You can get all these OTC. It's basically a coenzymated B vitamin supplement. I guess the question is whether or not your co-pay is less than the cost of buying them OTC.

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CD57
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 11749

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Source Naturals makes a good sublingul Co-enzymated B complex...you can get a bottle for $30.

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