Posted by cecilia on April 12, 2006, at 22:28:32
In reply to Re: Last Chance-ask for samples!!!!!!!!!!, posted by ravenstorm on April 12, 2006, at 8:41:53
Unfortunately, my HMO has a policy against doctors accepting samples. Well. actually it's generally a good policy, set up of course to protect the HMO's bottom line by not getting people started on expensive new drugs, but also protecting people from unknown side effects of brand new drugs pushed by drug reps bearing gifts. But I'm also VERY med sensitiive, so it would be nice to be able to try a few days worth of samples. Of course my HMO isn't about to put something costing as much as Emsam on their formularly, but my doctor says he can request it, they'll turn me down, and then I can appeal and probably get approved since I've tried so many drugs already. It's great that Robert David has had such good results, but I'll be more optimistic once I've heard from someone like me who HAS tried all the other MAOI's, with poor results. Cecilia
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