Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Betty, I was on Arava and got it via mail order pharmacy. It was around $400 I believe per 3 month supply. I would shop around price wise. Also Enbrel has started a co-pay assistance program as well as they have a program for those with no drug insurance coverage. Check _www.Enbrel.com_ (http://www.Enbrel.com) for the phone number to call and get financial assistance. I am waiting myself for the info to apply. Toni In a message dated 10/5/2004 8:06:52 PM Central Daylight Time, writes: Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:14:42 +0000 From: bettymiller56@... Subject: (unknown) Hi everyone, My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of pain. Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to say she is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She has been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began treatment was on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a long time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and it seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become effective? Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor is reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be something- I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava (leflunomide). Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and cost? Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. bettymiller56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Betty, I was on Arava and got it via mail order pharmacy. It was around $400 I believe per 3 month supply. I would shop around price wise. Also Enbrel has started a co-pay assistance program as well as they have a program for those with no drug insurance coverage. Check _www.Enbrel.com_ (http://www.Enbrel.com) for the phone number to call and get financial assistance. I am waiting myself for the info to apply. Toni In a message dated 10/5/2004 8:06:52 PM Central Daylight Time, writes: Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:14:42 +0000 From: bettymiller56@... Subject: (unknown) Hi everyone, My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of pain. Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to say she is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She has been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began treatment was on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a long time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and it seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become effective? Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor is reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be something- I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava (leflunomide). Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and cost? Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. bettymiller56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Toni, are you referring to a Canadian company for mail order meds? A very dear friend of mine is looking for a reliable Canadian company so she can take advantage of lower costs. Although I live in Canada, I am having a hard time finding a company I would feel comfortable recommending. Hugs June (unknown) Hi everyone, My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of pain. Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to say she is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She has been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began treatment was on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a long time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and it seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become effective? Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor is reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be something- I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava (leflunomide). Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and cost? Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. bettymiller56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Toni, are you referring to a Canadian company for mail order meds? A very dear friend of mine is looking for a reliable Canadian company so she can take advantage of lower costs. Although I live in Canada, I am having a hard time finding a company I would feel comfortable recommending. Hugs June (unknown) Hi everyone, My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of pain. Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to say she is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She has been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began treatment was on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a long time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and it seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become effective? Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor is reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be something- I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava (leflunomide). Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and cost? Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. bettymiller56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Thanks Dennis. Hugs June (unknown) > > > Hi everyone, > My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of > pain. > Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to > say she > is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She > has > been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began > treatment was > on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a > long > time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and > it > seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become > effective? > Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor > is > reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be > something- > I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava > (leflunomide). > Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and > cost? > Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. > bettymiller56 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Thanks Dennis. Hugs June (unknown) > > > Hi everyone, > My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of > pain. > Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to > say she > is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She > has > been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began > treatment was > on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a > long > time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and > it > seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become > effective? > Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor > is > reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be > something- > I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava > (leflunomide). > Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and > cost? > Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. > bettymiller56 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 For my wife's meds, we're using CanadaDrugs.com. They haven't given us a reason for concern, they fill and mail prescriptions fast and without mistake so far. I'd recommend them. Dennis (unknown) > > > Hi everyone, > My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of > pain. > Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to > say she > is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She > has > been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began > treatment was > on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a > long > time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and > it > seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become > effective? > Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor > is > reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be > something- > I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava > (leflunomide). > Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and > cost? > Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. > bettymiller56 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 For my wife's meds, we're using CanadaDrugs.com. They haven't given us a reason for concern, they fill and mail prescriptions fast and without mistake so far. I'd recommend them. Dennis (unknown) > > > Hi everyone, > My daughter who is 28 was diagnosed with RA after many long years of > pain. > Her doctor has her on Enbrel and had her on Vioxx as well. Neeless to > say she > is no longer taking the Vioxx, but she is still taking the Enbrel. She > has > been taking the Enbrel since June 2004, and when she first began > treatment was > on Prednisone, Vioxx and Enbrel, she felt great for the first time in a > long > time. But when she was taken off the Prednisone, her pain returned, and > it > seems the Enbrel isn't very effective. How long does it take to become > effective? > Also the cost of the Enbrel is a real hardship for her and yet her doctor > is > reluctant to prescribe something less costly- Surely there must be > something- > I had looked up some medications, and found one called Arava > (leflunomide). > Do any of you know anything about this drug and it's effectiveness and > cost? > Thanks in advance for any information you can pass on to me. > bettymiller56 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 June, No my meds were order from Caremark.com mail order pharmacy which is in the US. Toni In a message dated 10/7/2004 3:01:28 PM Central Daylight Time, writes: Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 21:49:17 -0400 From: " June Dixon " <juner24@...> Subject: Re: Digest Number 4301 Toni, are you referring to a Canadian company for mail order meds? A very dear friend of mine is looking for a reliable Canadian company so she can take advantage of lower costs. Although I live in Canada, I am having a hard time finding a company I would feel comfortable recommending. Hugs June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 June, No my meds were order from Caremark.com mail order pharmacy which is in the US. Toni In a message dated 10/7/2004 3:01:28 PM Central Daylight Time, writes: Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 21:49:17 -0400 From: " June Dixon " <juner24@...> Subject: Re: Digest Number 4301 Toni, are you referring to a Canadian company for mail order meds? A very dear friend of mine is looking for a reliable Canadian company so she can take advantage of lower costs. Although I live in Canada, I am having a hard time finding a company I would feel comfortable recommending. Hugs June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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