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Posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 15:59:11
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by bassman on October 21, 2006, at 10:47:05
This is just making me sooo tired and not a whole lot of help for axiety. I filled the presciption 9 days ago. I'd like to go back there, give them the remaining pills I have, and ask for brand name. Is this possible or would they have to call my doctor to approve it, which actually may not be possible since they can't call or fax controlled substances in NY.
Posted by Jost on October 21, 2006, at 17:22:28
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 15:59:11
Pharmacies can't take back pills once they've dispensed them. It's not legal to do so.
Your doctor would have to send you another prescription. Or, depending on how your insurance works, you'd have to wait perhaps another ten days to refill.
Jost
Posted by valene on October 21, 2006, at 20:38:16
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 15:59:11
Jealibeanz I am sorry you are getting more anxious! I hope I can also get another script so soon - I had filled the current one on 10/9.
I am planning to get the xanax and my doctor said she would call it in,but I am going to wait to see her on Tuesday. I am feeling in withdrawals a bit, but not that bad. I am in MA and the doctor can phone in a script here. I too have the same worry that it is too soon.
Last year while tapering diazepam tablets, I obtained another script for diazepam (same doc) one week after - this time the liquid to taper with, and they had no trouble filling that. Maybe this is a good sign.
Val
> This is just making me sooo tired and not a whole lot of help for axiety. I filled the presciption 9 days ago. I'd like to go back there, give them the remaining pills I have, and ask for brand name. Is this possible or would they have to call my doctor to approve it, which actually may not be possible since they can't call or fax controlled substances in NY.
Posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 20:44:55
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by valene on October 21, 2006, at 20:38:16
Actually I'm not anxious at all... basically sedated and sleeping all day, not exactly going to get me far in life. I'm not worried about getting the script filled too soon. If I called my doctor, he'd write a script, it would take a few days to come in the mail. The pharmacy would refuse to fill it, and I'd have them call my doctor, who would tell them I wasn't tolerating the generic.
Posted by valene on October 21, 2006, at 21:29:48
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 20:44:55
Well that's good then. No problem. I am feeling much better taking the old(er) generic alprazolam I found.....just wish I had enough of them to last until Tuesday but I can always call my pdoc too. She is terrific, and she'll give me whatever drug I want to try or should I say am willing to try. I am the one with a cupboard full of A/D's that I won't take. lol.
Best, Val
Posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 22:11:54
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand » jealibeanz, posted by valene on October 21, 2006, at 21:29:48
No, not exactly good for a person who has chronic fatigue, which I have Provigil for, and am not sleeping 12-15 hours a day. This is not helpful when I have 8-12 hours of class Monday through Friday and need to study for exams. I other words, I will soon fail out.
Posted by valene on October 22, 2006, at 7:43:59
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 22:11:54
Posted by Ame-Sans-Vie on October 23, 2006, at 11:31:29
In reply to Re: Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by jealibeanz on October 21, 2006, at 22:11:54
Interesting this thread just appeared recently, as I tried Greenstone alprazolam for the first time a few days ago. One of my so-called friends stole my last few days supply of Purepac 1mg alprazolam a few days ago, and since that happened my best friend (who also has severe panic/social anxiety) has been helping me out with his Greenstone 2mg alprazolam.
I find them to be *much* more consistent in effect, as well as a great deal more anxiolytic. 1mg of the Purepac crapola just kept anxiety at bay; 1mg of the Greenstone brand and I feel very at ease, talkative, it's really wonderful.
Bottom line, next time I get my prescription I'm either having my pdoc write "Brand Name Necessary" on the script, or get the pharmacy to order Greenstone. The difference between these and the other varietes available is, to me, even more extreme than the variations among generic clonazepams.
Just my 2¢.
Posted by jealibeanz on October 23, 2006, at 19:14:36
In reply to Greenstone or Pharmacia Upjohn, all the way., posted by Ame-Sans-Vie on October 23, 2006, at 11:31:29
Did you find it to be more sedating that your generic alprazolam?
Posted by iforgotmypassword on October 23, 2006, at 19:56:55
In reply to Re: Greenstone or Pharmacia Upjohn, all the way. » Ame-Sans-Vie, posted by jealibeanz on October 23, 2006, at 19:14:36
i just took a generic gen brand xanax. i am skeptical it did anything. i seem to have massive automatic tolerance before i even try benzos though. it doesn't matter if i haven't tried using them in a year.
Posted by Ame-Sans-Vie on October 24, 2006, at 7:47:00
In reply to Re: Greenstone or Pharmacia Upjohn, all the way. » Ame-Sans-Vie, posted by jealibeanz on October 23, 2006, at 19:14:36
> Did you find it to be more sedating that your generic alprazolam?
I don't feel the Greenstone formulation was any more sedating than any other generics I've tried, though I may not be the best person to ask when it comes to trying to discern a drug's sedative effects. After all, the only things that sedate me these days are narcotics, barbs, meprobamate, and hefty doses of Halcion... :-/
Posted by ed_uk on October 24, 2006, at 16:06:39
In reply to Re: Greenstone or Pharmacia Upjohn, all the way. » jealibeanz, posted by Ame-Sans-Vie on October 24, 2006, at 7:47:00
>After all, the only things that sedate me these days are narcotics, barbs, meprobamate, and hefty doses of Halcion... :-/
You might sleep on this......
http://www.drogovaporadna.cz/obrazky/133.jpg
......or this......
http://www.roche.com.tw/medicine/1_dormicum_tab.jpg
Ed
Posted by valene on October 24, 2006, at 16:30:23
In reply to Generic alprazolam vs. Xanax name brand, posted by valene on October 19, 2006, at 12:34:56
I am so upset. Just came from pdoc and pharmacy and the %$#@^&# crappy blue cross blue shield won't let the doctor order brand name Xanax for me!!! My anxiety is sky high right now...I am stuck with these worthless generics and having withdrawal symptoms (muscle in arm twitching last night, anxiety, neck tension bad).
My doctor said she will fight it and has faxed in the request to override the insurance company's refusal. I'll know tomorrow....meanwhile I am stuck with almost worthless SANDOZ and feel like a street junkie when I have been Iatrogenically addicted to this crap. I wish I had never touched a benzodiazepine. So I will go with the greenstone if worse comes to worse.
Signed,
The Accidental Addict
Posted by ed_uk on October 24, 2006, at 16:38:17
In reply to INSURANCE CO. REFUSED REQUEST FOR NAME BRAND, posted by valene on October 24, 2006, at 16:30:23
Can you pay for the Xanax brand out of pocket until the insurance company agrees to provide it?
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2006, at 16:55:30
In reply to INSURANCE CO. REFUSED REQUEST FOR NAME BRAND, posted by valene on October 24, 2006, at 16:30:23
Valene my doc always requested the real med but the insurance companies when I had them would not supply the real med. You have to pay out of pocket. I used to get 90pills of lmg for around $l75.00. Until I tried the greenstone trust me I know my benzos and it's the real thing. It really is. Love Phillipa
Posted by valene on October 24, 2006, at 17:11:32
In reply to Re: INSURANCE CO. REFUSED REQUEST FOR NAME BRAND, posted by ed_uk on October 24, 2006, at 16:38:17
Yes my pdoc just called me and she said I could do that. The pharmacist didn't tell me I had that option. They don't stock the brand name Xanax so I might as well wait until tomorrow to see if the request gets approved.
Posted by valene on October 24, 2006, at 17:12:41
In reply to Re: INSURANCE CO. REFUSED REQUEST FOR NAME BRAND » valene, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2006, at 16:55:30
Thanks Phillipa. I will go for the Greenstone definitely if they still refuse my doctor's request.
Love,
Val
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2006, at 21:37:03
In reply to Re: INSURANCE CO. REFUSED REQUEST FOR NAME BRAND, posted by valene on October 24, 2006, at 17:12:41
Valene if you get yours I want to know why mine were always rejected and we had excellent insurance then. Love Phillipa don't worry you'll be fine and you're not an addict
Posted by valene on October 25, 2006, at 16:16:47
In reply to Re: INSURANCE CO. REFUSED REQUEST FOR NAME BRAND » valene, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2006, at 21:37:03
My doctor filled out a form called a "prior authorization" and faxed it to BC/BS. They call it a medical necessity and it is now approved for me to pick up the real xanax at my pharmacy tomorrow (they had to order it since not one person gets the real xanax there). So, Phillipa if your doctor fights for you with BC/BS she can make it happen. I guess I need to be more humble with my pdoc. I have to pay $45 for a one month supply.
> Valene if you get yours I want to know why mine were always rejected and we had excellent insurance then. Love Phillipa don't worry you'll be fine and you're not an addict
Posted by Phillipa on October 25, 2006, at 19:57:51
In reply to I am getting real Xanax through my insurance, posted by valene on October 25, 2006, at 16:16:47
Valene that's great news for you and I'm happy for you. You certainly must be relieved. Unfortunately I pay out of pocket now for all my meds. No insurance. Love Phillipa
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 26, 2006, at 9:29:56
In reply to Re: I am getting real Xanax through my insurance » valene, posted by Phillipa on October 25, 2006, at 19:57:51
Phillipa, I thought you had medicare because of your disability?
> Valene that's great news for you and I'm happy for you. You certainly must be relieved. Unfortunately I pay out of pocket now for all my meds. No insurance. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2006, at 19:29:39
In reply to Re: I am getting real Xanax through my insurance » Phillipa, posted by MidnightBlue on October 26, 2006, at 9:29:56
I do have medicaire but was told it didn't cover psych meds. Is this infor wrong? Love Phillipa
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 26, 2006, at 21:08:48
In reply to Re: I am getting real Xanax through my insurance » MidnightBlue, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2006, at 19:29:39
There are now a TON of different drug programs that you can get to go along with Medicare. Aren't you signed up for one?
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2006, at 22:20:55
In reply to Re: I am getting real Xanax through my insurance » Phillipa, posted by MidnightBlue on October 26, 2006, at 21:08:48
No I'm not. I did just sign up with one at CVS. But I'm interested in the others. You can babble me okay? Love Phillipa
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 27, 2006, at 0:12:36
In reply to Re: I am getting real Xanax through my insurance » MidnightBlue, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2006, at 22:20:55
Phillipa,
I'm sorry, but I really don't know that much about it. I'm not on Medicare. :-)
MB
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