Posted by Enigma on May 17, 2006, at 11:45:58
In reply to Emsam two patches at once, posted by cecilia on May 17, 2006, at 5:59:24
> Of course the drug company is going to tell you not to put 2 patches on at once-they'd rather you pay $500 for a new box of 30 and throw them out if you can't tolerate the higher dose. Anyone know if there really is a biochemical reason why 2 6-mg patches would not be equivalent to 1 12-mg patch. I don't know, just asking. I don't trust drug companies, especially with this obscenely priced drug. A cynical part of me is wondering if some of the people who are having great reactions may be drug company "plants". Cecilia
Heh, I hear you. I'm no fan of the pharmaceutical industry, for many, many reasons.
I got worried, and only put 1 patch on today... The pharmacy says they will have my new 12mg dose of the drug tomorrow, so I guess I can tolerate 1 day with the lower dose. I agree that 2 patches probably isn't a real issue, but who knows.
I'm lucky that my insurance is paying for the drug, but it's still more than I pay for any other drug. Most drugs I get are $10, Emsam and Lunesta are $30 each, so $60 a month for me.
My old insurance used to have a killer deal for a 3 month supply of meds (mail order).. only $8 for 90 days!! and for most any drug. But, of course, they changed it, and now it's exactly the same price as paying for it per month. The Anthem I have now had no price break for a 3-month supply. What's the point then?
Mood isn't bad today, but man, I'm exhausted. Didn't take a Lunesta, slept horrible, and I'm really feeling it. :(
It's nice to have the sun out again. It's been raining here in NH for 1 week straight. Lots of places got flooded, roads washed away, etc. No damage near my house though, which is good.
Take care.
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