Posted by SalArmy4me on April 20, 2001, at 21:45:31
In reply to Re: Antidepressant affordability-Insurance?, posted by Jennifer1 on April 20, 2001, at 20:06:49
Prescription plans should cover AD's except for the newest ones like Remeron or Celexa.
> Does anyone know if prescription plans cover AD's. I just started Wellbutrin, my doctor gave me three weeks worth so I haven't paid for them yet.
>
> Thanks!
>
> > mianserin is a very affordable substitute for Remeron.
> >
> >
> > > qHS = once at bedtime; qAM = in the morning; qD = once daily; BID = twice daily
> > >
> > > Agent /Target Dose/Typical Regimen/Yearly Cost
> > >
> > > Amitriptyline /150 mg /150 mg qHS /$66
> > > Imipramine /150 mg /3 x 50 mg qHS /$230
> > > Desipramine /150 mg /2 x 75 mg qHS /$66
> > > Nortriptyline /50-100 mg /2 x 50 mg qHS /$124
> > >
> > > Fluoxetine /20 mg /20 mg qAM /$884
> > > Paroxetine /20 mg /1 x 20 mg qD /$790
> > > Citalopram /20-40 mg /1 x 40 mg qD /$711
> > > Sertraline /50-100 mg /1 x 100 mg qD /$783
> > >
> > > Nefazodone /300-400 mg /150 mg BID /$802
> > > Bupropion SR /150-450 mg /150 mg BID /$992
> > > Venlafaxine /75-375 mg /75 mg BID /$890
> > > Mirtazapine /15-30 mg /15 mg qHS /$793
> > >
> > > From Oregon State University College of Pharmacy Board Newsletter
> > > Volume 2, No. 3, Summer 2000
> > > http://pharmacy.orst.edu/dur/news/2_3/2_3.htm
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