Posted by Tony P on March 19, 2004, at 4:01:58
In reply to Re: Opinions on Klonopin/clonazepam - Canadian?? » Tony P, posted by Rick on March 17, 2004, at 11:28:50
It's not quite as bad/bureaucratic as I suppose it could be, or maybe made it sound like. You should see what we have to go through to get DHEA up here!! I've been waiting a year or more for approval on that (Federal Govt. this time), I think they imagine we're all performance-enhancing atheletes or something, _methadone_ is easier to get!
I think the Dr's form has to be approved by Pharmacare but I'm not sure of current rules as the issue hasn't come up for ne recently.
The Gen. clonazepam seems to be working OK, but I have nothing to compare it against ... the last time I took it was 2 yrs ago at much lower dose (.5x2/day?) and I have a high tolerance anyway. For all I know, I could get by on 1/2 the dose of brand-name.
I mustn't get too negative, though -- it IS working, and I trust my pharmacist to at least look for best quality generics --haven't spoken to him yet, though.
Tony P
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> I can see why you're frustrated! Is there an appeals process for special cases? I know that U.S. insurance companies, whose co-pays have been skyrocketing for brand names, allow appeals demonstrating medical necessity, and sometimes you'll get lucky and the appeal will be accepted.
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> Rick
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