Changing my Reflux Medicatio - To what???

[Mita 2]

I need some Input LBT Please. I am going to see about changing my reflux medication just for cost reasons and cause I am still having burning in my throat. Right now on Nexium 40mg 2 times a day. My Monthly cost right now is 274.00

I haved priced Aciphex, Prilosec, Previcid and Protonix. Now Protonix seems to be the less expenseive but I wonder is there anything else out there that I missed that has worked for you? Has anyone tried Protonix and what did you think of it? Actually they are all pretty expensive and I am trying to narrow it down. Waiting for the Dr's office to call so we can talk about it some More.

As always Thank You

[paula 4]

Mary,

Yikes! That's alot of cash ($274 pr month).

My best advice is to call your pharmisict (or make a trip to see him/her) and get HIS opinion. These folks know medications, how each affect the body AND the prices - this is their job!

phew... $274 bucks???

Thats a car note.

PLEASE tell me you had some type of ins to help you pay on this... please.

[Mita 2]

I went with the new plan just because I thought back in November that I was going to save a boat load of out of pocket expensive at the Pharmacy.

I never even figured on the Barretts in Dec and the Nexium or PPI for a lifetime. Anyway the new Plan put in you medical account 1500.00 right off the bat so any prescripts or dr appt came right out of there - no need for co-pays at the office or Pharmacy but your figure almost 300.00 every month then my sons medication which is a 100.00 everymonth it adds up. I guess I should have figured in the unexpectable.

I would like to get it down to 100.00 a month but am still waiting for the office to call me so I can talk to them about it. I also seen a ad where Zeneca would help -- well we will see. No kidding that would be my truck payment - if it was my money

[NeenBand 7]

I'm on Protonox and I find it more effective. SOme like Prevacid better. But the top two seem to be these two. ANd they are very expensive.

[Mita 2]

The office called me back and said I can change if my insurance allows. But they suggest because of the Barretts that I stay with the Nexium and yes even the dosage. Crapola

I did suggest Protonix since I would be looking at around 220.00 a month but she even suggested I talk with my insurance company first to see if they will go for it. And as for the burning she says it must be sinus again and not reflux. go figure

oh well

[Ceparano 0]

I'm pre-op for the band so I don't know if my info is helpful. I suffer with reflux and take Nexium. When I was admitted for my asthma in January the steroids increased my reflux and nothing helped until they put me on the Protonix. I think it's better than the others. I don't know the cost. I hope this helped.

[ralheit 0]

I was on Protonix for quite some time, but right now am on the Prevacid chewable for 6 weeks. Protonix seemed to work well for me.

[Kelliebelly 13]

I dont know how relevant this is because I am in Aussie but I am on Omperazone(sp) and it costs me about $28.00 a month. I havent had relux since I have been on it about 5 months and I had it pretty bad.

Good Luck

[Mita 2]

I will certainly talk to the Pharmacist today and see what they think.. I would love to switch to the Protonix and I will check out Omperazone and see if we have that here..

Thanks for the ideas..

[Marimaru 7]

Do you mind if I ask why your insurance company would care what medication you are taking?

[Mita 2]

The payment comes out of the HRA account. Health Reimbursment Account

1500.00 everytime I get medication it deducts from that account. I am trying to not spend the whole amount on just medication and on thier site they show the costs so it is a matter of budgeting what is left. Cause after that money is gone then it comes out of my pocket. Hind sight is 20/20 should have stayed with what I had..