Avonex Vs. Copaxone For Ms Treatment Posted: 01-10-08 10:11am
I was diagnosed 6 years ago with MS and at
the time of being diagnosed experienced
blurred vision, numbness in my left leg,
and tingling feelings all over my body.
I was placed on Avonex as a treatment and
thus far have not had an episode to speak
of. My new insurance company will not
approve of my taking Avonex and says my
condition doesn't warrent me starting a
non-formulary Avonex. They recommend
either Copaxone or Rebif.
For me and my lifestyle the ease of taking
Avonex once a week works for me and I have
been able to handle the side effects as
copared to injecting treatment three times
a week or daily with Copaxone or Rebif.
How do I contest the dedision and best
pursaid my insurance company to cover my
use of Avonex for the treatment of my MS?
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Debbster
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Location: Plainfield, IN USA
Copaxone Posted: 04-19-08 21:26pm
I was diagnosed with MS 9 years ago The
only injection I have ever taken is
Copaxone. I have been very pleased with
it. I have had only had 2 exasperations
during all of that time. They were both
mild. I have never lost mobiliy, and I am
very blessed.
I can also tell you that whatever company
you choose, they can help with your co-pay
if it gets to be too much. My insurance
decided that injections were not
necessary, and they would only pay 40%.
That equaled around $600.00 I called
Tevin (the makers of Copaxone), and they
gave me the name of The Chronic Disease
Fund.
I would love to hear back from you!
God Bless
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YourPlan2
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 1
Same here - prescription plan financially forcing me off Avonex Posted: 06-12-08 22:25pm
Same problem here, too.
I probably shouldn't complain, but money
doesn't grow on trees!
Last year's Avonex 30-day supply cost
$40.
2008 it went up to $50..... then out of
the blue in April (same year), it went to
$90 and now Avonex is not considered
preferred. However, BetaSeron, Copaxone,
& Rebif are. I am doing very well on
Avonex. Why do I have to change?
Not a happy MSer right now.....
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Debbster
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Location: Plainfield, IN USA
Switched from Copaxone to Rebif Posted: 06-13-08 00:23am
My doctor (today) put me on Rebif. She
decided that the copxone had lost its
effectiveness. She said that it sometimes
happens with all of the injections. Now I
have to go through the whole insurance
nightmare again. I am trying to be
positive, as I am doing better than a lot
of people with MS.
YP2, don't get discouraged. (yes I know
it is easier said that done) Find a
support group of some kind. Mine is
friends from my church that pray for me.
When I was going through all of the
insurance garbage-when they wouldn't pay
for all of the Copxone-prayer is the only
thing that got me through it.
If you would like to contact me directly,
my e-mail is Debb1121@Yahoo
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