I think the doc just wanted me to try something more "lightweight" because I just got off the pred last week (was put on in late Oct., I think). And as soon as I got off it, I started feeling horrible again. Which I totally saw coming.
Jettalady said:
The prednisone is the cheapest but not needed if you are on Humira. When I was on Humira, I wasnt on anything. My theory if it dont work, why be on such a risky drug. I ended up taking Humira weekly and wasnt working.
That's good to know, at any rate... I haven't actually started the Humira yet, but at least it's good to know that it worked well as monotherapy for you, if the doc doesn't give me something besides the Entocort.
Of course, what with the cost of the stuff, I haven't even dropped off my prescription at the pharmacy yet. I'm waiting for my dad to figure things out with the insurance company on this one, haha. My doc used to have me try the antibiotics, but they never seem to do anything for me, so we just avoid them now.
MBH said:
I did find it online for purchase. I've never purchased meds online though. Just seems scary to me, but if I had to I would look into it more.
It says that you'll need a prescription, but you will have one, so that shouldn't be a problem.
The prices are-
Entocort 3mg (100 pills) $189.99 USD
Generic Alternative 3mg (50 pills) $69.99 USD
Generic Alternative 3mg (100 pills) $129.99 USD
My doc puts me on pred as opposed to Entocort. I was on it when I started Humira, and it brought me into a nice remission quickly.
Thanks for looking that up for me. I should call back and see if they were talking about brand name or generic. I wouldn't put it past them to not suggest the generic...Maybe going back on the pred wouldn't be a bad idea though, at least for now. While I'm waiting for this Humira business to get settled, and then while I'm waiting for it to kick in... Edit: Apparently the generic is unavailable anyway. Oh well. =/
Shaz said:
Where do they get off charging thousands for it!!!???
I'd like to know why it's so expensive myself...Really doesn't make sense to me. :S