Age limits on meds?
I have posted this question in other places as well, so sorry if you are reading this again, just really need an answer....
I finally got a chance to see my Rhemy. been a year...grr and the pain is getting worse. He has decided to put me on both Lyrica and Celebrex. Now before eveyone starts writting all their bad expriences with these..please note I am aware. I am willing to give it a try, knowing that everyone is different, I figured I would at least try them.
I am on Medicaid (Gov. Healthcare) I pay 120.00 a mth to have it and it covers somethings with co=pays, of course <grrr>. Knowing that, I called my Pharm. today to see if they are ready yet and I was told they both needed a PA (prior auth.) one came back totally denied. I was told that one of these, can't remember which, has a age limit of 60. Meaning I cannot get it because I am to young, being in my 40's. Has anyone else ever had this problem?
Thanks for listening
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Thinx
I'll bet that it's Celebrex. The FDA warns that people over 65 have an increased incidence of severe gastrointestinal effects from this medication. This is probably what triggered your denial. Certainly talk with your doctor about this. Good luck.
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hello again and thanks for the comment.s,
Just to update- I am waiting still to hear back from the Pharm & Dr. Office. The PA's have been sent in and now we play the waiting game. The bottom line- "these Meds are very expensive" as I have been told. My Ins. does not want to pay for them really, my Doc has to prove I need them badly "and they may even deny again", I am told. Nothing said as of yet about the comment made by another Pharmicist saying that you have to be 60+ to take them. I will keep you updated. Boy, we sure do need some sort of health care reform and stop these darn Pharm. Companies and Insurance Companies from being so greedy people cannot get the help and medicine they need! Not my first time to this 'rodeo'.....
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Thinx