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clevermanka) wrote2011-08-05 09:37 am
clevermanka) wrote2011-08-05 09:37 am
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Provigil is go
My appointment with Dr. Burt was successful. Our conversation went something like this.
Me: So I've been reading about this medication developed for narcolepsy that's also being used to help people manage with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I'd like to try it.
Dr. Burt: You mean Provigil?
Me: Uh. Yeah!
Dr. Burt: Sure, sounds like a great idea.
Me: Uh. Wow! Thanks.
Dr. Burt: So, what's new with you?
I have an appointment at the end of this month to report on how I'm feeling on the stuff.
I knew Provigil wouldn't be on the State of Kansas Blue Cross formulary, and I was prepared to pay for it. My friend who recommended it said she pays (I think) $200 a month. So I wasn't horrified by my $75 co-pay when I picked it up at Walgreens (in fact, I was relieved it was under $100). But holy shit, people, look at the price without insurance.
Our healthcare system is fucked. No doubt about it. Uninsured or poor people don't need specialized drugs, I guess.
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mckitterick was (surprisingly) awake when I left for the office this morning and offered me a ride. But how could I turn down an opportunity to walk to work in 72 degrees and slightly rainy weather? It was delightful.
Gold star time: I exercised every weekday morning this week.
And, finally, fromadammaker: Brilliantly sarcastic responses to completely well-meaning signs.
I'm only in the office for twenty more minutes! Woot!
Me: So I've been reading about this medication developed for narcolepsy that's also being used to help people manage with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I'd like to try it.
Dr. Burt: You mean Provigil?
Me: Uh. Yeah!
Dr. Burt: Sure, sounds like a great idea.
Me: Uh. Wow! Thanks.
Dr. Burt: So, what's new with you?
I have an appointment at the end of this month to report on how I'm feeling on the stuff.
I knew Provigil wouldn't be on the State of Kansas Blue Cross formulary, and I was prepared to pay for it. My friend who recommended it said she pays (I think) $200 a month. So I wasn't horrified by my $75 co-pay when I picked it up at Walgreens (in fact, I was relieved it was under $100). But holy shit, people, look at the price without insurance.
Our healthcare system is fucked. No doubt about it. Uninsured or poor people don't need specialized drugs, I guess.
mckitterick was (surprisingly) awake when I left for the office this morning and offered me a ride. But how could I turn down an opportunity to walk to work in 72 degrees and slightly rainy weather? It was delightful. Gold star time: I exercised every weekday morning this week.
And, finally, from
adammaker: Brilliantly sarcastic responses to completely well-meaning signs.I'm only in the office for twenty more minutes! Woot!
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Yeh, best healthcare in the world, MY ASS.
If it weren't for a $1000 a week injection, my SIL would be bedridden with her MS. Tell me how to explain that one to the poor mo-fo's with it that can't afford those shots and have to suffer.
I hope it works for you, and that you always have insurance to cover it.. !
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I mean, how can anyone (who doesn't make scads of money) possibly believe this? It's so demonstrably false!
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Is this the generic of Modafinil or Provigil you're getting?
I'm always interested in the differences, because my Adderall in generic makes me irritable, but staying with the brand and I'm just alert, and we both know the story on thyroid meds there, too.
ETA: see? I'm not on the Adderall today and forgot where I was going with this.
Interesting that the US considers it a controlled drug, but other countries don't do so. :more healthcare teeth-gnashing: