Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hi Everyone! I am 48 and have RA. The Dr first prescribed enbril shots but even with my insurance the copay is $450 a month, which is out of the question. The next thing we were going to try is Remicade but that is unaffordable too at $200 a treatment. I have Blue Cross HMO. I am now taking Vioxx and Plaquenil, but they are not as effective as they used to be. Do anyone has any suggestions...Thanks in Advance! Take Care...Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 I think Methotrexate and Arava are usually more effective than Plaquenil and less expensive than the biologics. I think the biologics are better but if you can't afford them then Methotrexate or Arava might be reasonable choices. Good luck and God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: Toni Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 9:40 PM Subject: Costs of Remacaide Hi Everyone!I am 48 and have RA. The Dr first prescribed enbril shots but evenwith my insurance the copay is $450 a month, which is out of thequestion. The next thing we were going to try is Remicade but that isunaffordable too at $200 a treatment. I have Blue Cross HMO. I am nowtaking Vioxx and Plaquenil, but they are not as effective as they usedto be. Do anyone has any suggestions...Thanks in Advance! Take Care...Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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