Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 To the Enbrel users: ' How do you afford it? I pay $168 of the $400+ for Arava I can't even begin to guess how much I would have to pay on a prescription for Enbrel. I would really like to consider Enbrel but I can't imagine paying that much each month (assuming it was even 1/2). What happens when you have to stop taking it for whatever reason? Do you go right back to square one? Do the effects last for a period of time after you stop taking it? Is a remission possible and if so any idea how long? I know everyone has different experiences and am not looking for guarantees or anything like that. Just curious. I think I would get very discouraged if I got very much better then, for whatever reason, had to go back to feeling really bad. Not that I wouldn't be grateful to feel good again, even for a short time. Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 I have good insurance through my job, and my copays for medications that are approved the HMO's drug formulary (Enbrel being one of them, as well as Arava, Remicade, Humira, and the others) are only $5.00. This is through Kaiser Permanente Carol in Vancouver, Washington ----------- Moderator 2cents: I have a copay for mail in drugs and pay $30.00 for three months for name brand. PatB In a message dated 2/27/03 11:20:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, cdyost@... writes: > ' > How do you afford it? I pay $168 of the $400+ for Arava I can't even begin > to guess how much I would have to pay on a prescription for Enbrel. I > would really like to consider Enbrel but I can't imagine paying that much > each month (assuming it was even 1/2). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2003 Report Share Posted February 27, 2003 Dear Cheri, It depends on your insurance plan how much it cost. For me up until this January it was a $20 co-pay and I got it from my pharmacy then they (the insurance company) changed it so it is under medical and I get through a mail order place and it cost me nothing. Check with your insurance company and they can tell you how much it is covered. I have stopped it for several reasons and the first time when I started again it was as if I had never stopped. Last spring when the supply was short it took several months to catch up after 2 intervals of 2 weeks that I was without. I notice the difference shortly after I miss a shot but the rheumy's office said you should be ok for about a month but I think everyone is different. Anne [ ] Enbrel cost? To the Enbrel users: ' How do you afford it? I pay $168 of the $400+ for Arava I can't even begin to guess how much I would have to pay on a prescription for Enbrel. I would really like to consider Enbrel but I can't imagine paying that much each month (assuming it was even 1/2). What happens when you have to stop taking it for whatever reason? Do you go right back to square one? Do the effects last for a period of time after you stop taking it? Is a remission possible and if so any idea how long? I know everyone has different experiences and am not looking for guarantees or anything like that. Just curious. I think I would get very discouraged if I got very much better then, for whatever reason, had to go back to feeling really bad. Not that I wouldn't be grateful to feel good again, even for a short time. Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Dear , Does your husband have insurance? I was on Enbrel for about a month and had a bad reaction, but now I'm taking Humira. It is $700 a shot, which is unreal if you ask me. Right now I only need it twice a week and my insurance picks up 80%. I know some of the drug companies have programs for people who can't afford to buy the drug and don't have insurance. I think it's so unfair that if you don't have insurance and don't qualify you simply can't afford to feel better. I never had chiropractic care for PA, so I can't help you there. I did used to get massages once a week and those were great. They help relax the muscles and I think it relieves the pain over all. Luckily, my insurance paid for that as well, as long as I had a doctor's prescription. I hope he finds something that helps him. There are other drugs on the market that people get relief from and they aren't so expensive. Surely your doctor will know which one to give your husband when he sees him. Good luck and tell him to hang in there. Sincerely, Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Couple of comments: A friend with RA gets her Enbrel through Merck on-line, at a greatly reduced cost as opposed to in the drug store. As for chiropractic care, our insurance allows 2 visits per month per year so I take advantage of it. I'm not sure if it helps but I don't think it hurts, and the massage before manipulation makes it all worth the time! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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