neupogen assistance

Are there assistance programs out there to assist with cost of Neupogen if my Dx prescribes. I am on a basic health program and co-pay 50% for all meds.

My doctor feels that although my ANC went from 670 to 840 between Monday and Friday, that we need to be prepared for Neupogen in the event that it drops again. The insurance company has denied coverage for this because HCV treatment is not on their inclusion list for medical conditions approved for neupogen usage. WTF? I know that a lot of members have had issues with their insurance companies but was wondering if anyone ran across this situation and if so, how they dealt with it.

Here are some patient assistance numbers from the mfgrs. I haven't used these in a while, so if one of them doesn't work for you let me know and I'll straighten it out: Pegassist (Roche Pegasys system): 1-866-422-2377 Commitment to Care (Schering- Plough PEG-Intron system): 1-800-521-7157 Amgen Pharmaceuticals (Neupogen) 1-888-762-6436 http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?

It can be substantially more if drugs like Procrit and/or Neupogen are required to maintain red and white cell counts; about 25-30% of patients require some form of rescue drug like that. Good luck with your appointment; do you know what genotype you have yet? This will help determine the efficacy and duration of treatment. Have you had a biopsy yet, or do you know if one is required?

t a good one, is to lower the dose of interferon. I would avoid that at all costs. I was on neupogen for 5 months. At first I had a bit of leg pain that responded to tylenol. That stopped after the first week and I really didn't know I was taking it. It is very expensive.

I also never get any sides from the inf shots.. or neupogen. Everyone is different.. so here's hoping you breeze through!

Have your neuts been low for long? I would not rush to get Neupogen for low neuts, since Neupogen seems to have heavy sx on its own. If you read the link, you will see that cancer patients are much more vulnerable than hep C patients for low neuts. Still, the same restrictions are often used for us as for them. Remember, they are often sick to start with, while we very often still are healthy when we start treatment. How is your overall health? Do you know what stage your liver is at?

Recent background story: On 02/17 two blood tests were run. Standard CBC and on for VL (currently status unknown). The CBC showed several factors low (PL @ 43) but the one they pulled me off treatment for was WBC of 1.5. That's what they said. Posting in here that information returned lots of info, advice, and support from all the good people around. The conclusion reached was 1.5 WBC was in 'reduce dosage' area, with 1.0 being definite stop treatment.

Assistance for neupogen, a rescue med for low white blood cells, is available to those with low income from the Safety Net Foundation 1-888 762-6436. It's a replacement program. I found a special care pharmacy to which is already enrolled in their program: U.S. Specialty Care Karol Seidel 7472 S.

Got updated lab results this morning - WBC and neutrophils took dive. Neutrophils down to .67 and WBC 1.46. Having problems getting Neupogen? Doctor wants to get it in me no later than tomorrow so I can continue with shot #10 on Saturday but they are having to jump through hoops to get it prescribed that quickly. I feel not very well and this is a major university hospital in a major city - I don't get it and am irritated at this point.

Without of the benefit of neupogen injections this can be a real problem.. Every chemo I had 3 injections to give myself and my white cell count stayed around 4.0 all through my chemo..You might want to suggest her having the injections as to keep her count up. Sorry your Mom is hving this problems... and being tired won't usually go away for a while.. Good luck...

Do any of you have information about any long term side effects if you had Neupogen for 40 weeks?

I just read that a lot of people try NOT to take Neupogen unless it is a necessity due to sx. I am on Neupogen and I take it 3 times a week and have been taking it for 8 mos. now. Does anyone know exactly why people/anyone would want to NOT take Neupogen? Your answers may provide some insight for me and my sx's.

The Hematologist said he was going to start him on Neupogen is anyone else taking this and is it working for them. He also said that he may need a transfusion , which is freaking my husband out because that is how we suspect he contracted the Hep c orignally (back in the 80s). I told him that they screen the blood much differently now then they did back then , but he is still freaking out. Anyone who is taling Neupogen please let me know if it is helping.

low blood count started neupogen injections to build up white blood cell count so I can have chemotherapy, can I drink beer with this?

Just got the call this morning that my doctor wants to put me on Neupogen for 4 weeks because my white blood cells are so low. I'm so disappointed, I really wanted to be done shooting into myself!! Anyone else out there on this drug? I don't know a thing about it.

So the doc finally agreed to a neupogen shot, after many delayed shots of pegasys. I was supposed to do a shot tuesday, however got bloodwork done today and anc is 620, Doc says to take neupogen tonight (I did, the neupogen is 300mcg, im ~130lbs) and get more bloodwork done on thursday, and then he'll call friday with whether or not to take the shot or not. So here I am, waiting, again. Arggg!

I am supposed to receive Neupogen tomorrow. Did my peg shot this morning. I'm sure I will get instructions with the med but it's good to get some input from those who are currently treating with it. Are we supposed to wait 24 hrs after the peg shot to inject Neup? Should I inject more slowly than I do with Peg? Docs office told me to reduce peg today to 135 mcg but I didn't (me not listen - what a revelation) because I knew I was getting the Neup tomorrow.

HI ALL,HOPING U CAN HELP ME OUT WITH WHERE TO FIND/BUY MEDS LIKE NEUPOGEN FOR LOW WBC,IV HAD LOTS OF TROUBLE WITH LOW WBC AND MY DOC SAID AUSTRALIA HAS NOT APPROVED IT. IM AN AUSSIE AND HOPING SOME1 KNOWS OF WHERE TO GET THIS STUFF,OR ANYTHING THAT WILL HELP.IV HAD MY DOSE LOWERED AND IT SHATTERS ME COS MY CHANCES WOULD BE MUCH HIGHER WITH FULL DOSE OF INTERFERON. I DONT CARE WHAT IT COSTS I JUST WANT TO BRING MY WBC UP COS IV HAD SO MANY INFECTIONS AND FLUES ETC.

I got horrible leg pain that I associated with Epogen/Procrit which is used to boost red blood cell count. I have heard some people say that Neupogen caused them leg pain but I never took Neupogen. My pain stopped shortly after I discontinued Epogen.

http://pi.amgen.com/united_states/neupogen/neupogen_ppi_pt_english.pdf Among other things: "Serious Allergic Reactions. NEUPOGEN can cause serious allergic reactions. These reactions can cause a rash over the whole body, shortness of breath, wheezing, dizziness, swelling around the mouth or eyes, fast pulse, and sweating. If you or your child starts to have any of these symptoms, stop using NEUPOGEN and call your doctor or seek emergency care right away.

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