Posted by Atlrunner2002 on November 22, 2002, at 5:42:51
In reply to Re: Will insurance cover Lexapro(escitalopram) ? , posted by Kairos on November 22, 2002, at 2:29:37
> Bonnie -
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> Could I ask a few questions? What have you found with the research you've done? Why is Lexapro not a "Me Too" drug?
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> Also - I have a general complaint about the Docs - WHY in the world prescribe what the insurance co's WON'T pay for????
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> I've been given a three week supply of Lexapro - and just about the time my body will have acclimatized to the Lexapro - wham - my insurance co MAY say NO????
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> Gawd - this is the shits! (Not to mention that I mean that literally since the SSRI's DO that to me! AND what's MORE - I'll have to RE-Acclimatize to a different drug IF Lexapro ISN'T covered!).
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> Can someone start EDUCATING the Psych's that it is BEST to check with the particular insurance co's for what they WILL cover BEFORE prescribing a three week dose??? Maybe if all of us make a point of making this request the Docs will GET it?
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> Thanks Bonnie - and I'll look for your post!
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> Kairos
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> > I currently take Celexa and have really good prescription coverage. I asked my Dr about the Lexapro and he said it was another "me too" drug.
> > He compared it to Claritin and Clarinex. He said the insurance companies won't pay for it.
> > I've read up alot on this and I don't believe him as far as the ME TOO is concerned, but I do wonder about insurance. I thought it didn't matter until Celexa became generic.
> > Bonnie
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Since my doctor was kind enough to give me 2 months of samples, I just had my Lexapro filled for the first time. My insurance company considered it "non-formulary," so I paid $50 for it. It could be worse; the pharmacist told me that without any coverage it would have been $79.95. Maybe your insurance company will at least pay part of it.
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