So upset....Insurance bites!
 

I am really upset about my stupid Part D insurance, it's not going to cover my stinkin' abilify! I have to drop off it totally and go onto something else, and I called my dr to get it called in and they called in serequel. I just hate that I have to cold turkey off a med I have been stable on for years just because this insurance won't cover it. I HATE this! So as you might guess I have been having some anxiety issues since Friday when I learned this was going down. I am so ticked...

So how are you guys doing? I am just livid. I hope I don't gain much weight on this new drug and that it works...I really am beside myself over this. :(

I am sorry....
 

I am so surprised that they won't cover this medication.
that really is awful.
You had to switch insurances?
What about geodon? ask them if they would cover that.
It is weight neutral meaning that people did not gain weight on it.
It is what I take and have actually been able to lose weight when I have tried that is....
beth

Dear Pam,
That stinks.
Med changes can be anxiety producing.
Here's hoping that you find a new med that works as well or better.

M.

Thanks bizi and Mari for caring, I am worried about this change, I went with seroquel because I don't think it's going to work as well and if I do a couple of meds they MIGHT go back and cover abilify for me, that is assuming it will still work for me after being slammed off it onto something else. I am just so frustrated, got another denail letter over my crestor too, so I am really not a happy camper on this new insurance. :(

Dear Pam,

Crestor too?
Now it sounds like they are making a point of being difficult.

Maybe you should get one of your docs to make up some new meds to be on and see how many denial letter those jerks can send you.

M.

I know, it's ridiculous...I am so angry. It's not very cool to take away not one but two meds I take. I hope that I can get used to seroquel or try geodone if it doesn't do the trick. I have about a week left of abilify and then I plan on starting on the seroquel. :(

Just stinks. :(

I am so depressed, I just feel awful knowing that I can't do anything in time to STAY on abilify. It's just not fair. :( I feel so helpless. :(

Pam

It might not help immediately but most manufacturers have a program
to help with medications.

See if abilify does.

Donna

I am sorry about this pammy,
maybe there is a patient assistance program????
beth

Abilify Patient Assistance Program. 1-800-736-0003 ...www.rxassist.org/pap-info/default.cfm - 110k - Cached

Thank you Donna, I'll call tomorrow. I know it won't happen in time to stop this med switch but who knows? Maybe it can help, I called PPA and they weren't able to help me. So maybe the manufacturer can, thanks again. :)

I just saw an add on tv for crestor and they said to contact astra zenica if you needed assistance, there was not a number but will try to google it.
beth
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-a...our-medicines/

try here

Dear Pam
 

Hi,

long time no see...

i'm so sorry they are ripping the medicine cabinet out from behind your bathroom mirror, essentially. sheeez. :( :mad:

well i don't really have suggestions to add to the others. just wanted to pop in and say hi and that i feel for you and am wishing you the best in getting your proper meds back, through pharmaceutical company assistance or whathaveyou.

GOOD LUCK!!!

:hug:

~ waves ~

I am so upset about this, I hate it, I have no more abilify left and am starting on seroquel tonight. *Sigh* I hope it works, I really hate this. :(

Thanks for your help everyone, I know I'll get through it, it just won't be very fun or easy. :(

Were you able to try some of the links, were their stipulations to them helping you? good luck with the seroquel tonightit should help you sleep for sure if that was an issue.
beth

Dear Pam, :Heart:

I'm up set for you that you can't easily have the medicine that you want. I hope that you have good luck with the Seroquel.
How much Seroquel? I've heard it makes people sleepy, esp at first.
M.

Pam

I am hoping Seroquel does as much or more good for you as it does Derrick.

And I really mean this. Its a really good drug for him. And its something
we wont ever try to take him off of again. And he takes just a small
dosage.

Donna