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05-03-2013, 10:48 PM | #1 | ||
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My Metanx prescription was also declined by Express Scripts for reason that my insurance does not cover it. But it's isn't so clear to me because when I bought it through my local pharmacy, they got approval from my insurance. I am not just sure if they will allow a refill. I started taking it last April 3 so i don't know yet if there will be an effect on my pain. I hope so..does it have a good effect on your neuropathy?
You mentioned about some studies that suggest increased risk of colon cancer with Metanx, did it mention which ingredient/s of Metanx that make it high risk? I called an online pharmacy that sells Metanx (I forgot the name)- I asked if they have generic, the pharmacist said they do but these are not considered as AB generic. If I could not get a refill next week, I might just try buying a separate folate to be combined with Vit B12 and Vit B6. Quote:
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05-04-2013, 04:23 AM | #3 | |||
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You can still use the 5mg and just take it twice a WEEK, to get the dose you want.
I have to wonder about the studies also for homocysteine effects. Recently there have been studies (they quote them on the Mayo site) that vitamins don't work. I have to wonder if ANYONE in research learns from other studies on microgram dosing... EMPTY STOMACH!!! Also P5P should be enteric coated and saved from stomach acids. AND all 3 vitamins should be given in their activated states... so that best results can be had for the MTHFR patients. Sometimes it is like the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing! ...sigh! Putting P5P in there with two other ingredients that don't need enteric coating, doesn't make sense. An all in one pill was rather doomed IMO. When reading "studies" on nutrients, which tend to have results all over the place, we never see what variables are controlled and which are not. I think this is the main reason for all the data which seems to be very hard to corroborate. Upon reading the NEW ingredients for Metanx...one has to wonder??? Quote:
from http://www.metanx.com/helpful-resources/package-insert/
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05-04-2013, 06:54 AM | #4 | ||
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Mrs.D,
When i do my own combinations of vitamin bB12, Methylfolate and B6, do you think it would be okay if I take my usual VitB12 2500mcg (I used to take it 2x a week as you suggested after I had my 1999 blood result back in June 2012), B-Complex, then the Methylfolate that you suggested. Before Metanx (prior to June 2013), I was not taking a separate vit b6 (I was only taking 1x a week B-Complex) because at one point in my treatment, one neuro told me to stop the b-complex. I remember he said that high b6 causes neuropathy. I think I get sufficient B6 from my diet so I just take the 2x a week b-complex. I'm not sure if I'm making any sense....basically, my question is can I combine: 1. Vitamin B12 2500 mcg at 2x week 2. Vitamin B-Complex at 2x a week 3. Methylfolate 800mg Thank you. |
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