Posted by rmshed on June 25, 2001, at 18:02:51
In reply to Insurance Coverage for Effexor XR, posted by AmyL on June 25, 2001, at 7:45:27
> Hi All,
> I recently changed to a new insurance company (blue choice) and they will not pay for the XR version of Effexor, only Effexor. UGH. Has anyone had this problem and what did you do? Am I best to switch to the plain old Effexor and take it several times a day rather than paying out of pocket?? Thanks for any help!!
> AmyI am just curious about your post. XR is just an extended release form of effexor. I think that I would write a letter and challenge their decision. If the effexor xr has helped you,and if I were in your shoes, I would probably try what the insurance company would pay for. These medications are priced too high anyway. Are you in the USA? There are some programs offered by drug companies, if you meet certain financial critera, that your doctor may be able to help you get the medication for free. Ask your doctor about a program of this type. I was on social security disability for about three years beginning in 1995 for my depression. I got a decent size monthly check, I am 41 and had worked since I was 16 years old. The manufacturer of prozac supported cases such as mine and I received free prozac for three years. Good luck with your decision.
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