Re: [TMIC] Questions about weaning off Neurontin

[Natalie Boyles]

There is a generic form of neurotin, gabapentin, that I used and is cheaper than brand name. If your program only covers the brand name, perhaps if you ask they might permit you to use the generic.    I have Humana PDP Enhanced S5884-005 medicare prescription plan. The pricing is different for each state and area of state. But, for the generic gabapentin the price of 800mg 3xd for 12 months would cost me a total of $373.00. If I bought the same amount of neurontin for 12 months my total cost would be $1,752.60. I bet you could get the generic and afford that.   If you look at meds on costco.com, the generic sounds like it would be cheaper than your plan. Natalie     ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Marsden To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 4:04 PM Subject: [TMIC] Questions about weaning off Neurontin Does anyone have advice on weaning off Neurontin?  I've decided I must do so because of the high cost.  I'm on the Medicare drug plan and the Neurontin is so expensive that I'll soon reach the first level.  (then I would have to shoulder the cost of the next $3600....can't afford that).  I'm on Baclofen since January and it's helping me.    And, no, I have not discussed this with my doctor.  :)   I normally take 3200 mg. a day.  I started reducing my dosage slightly last week--down 400 mg. a day.  Yesterday I reduced it even more.  But I am having some additional mild cramping and mild pain in the cramping areas.  It's not bad but is noticeable.  I am also extra numb from head to toe.  Now the numbness could be from the heat since it's been hitting 112 plus for several days now.   Any thoughts?   Thanks! Sharon TM 1997 to MS 1998 Sharon --from Arizona TM 1997 to MS 1998 It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line.  ~Ashleigh Brilliant http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MSersLife/ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.