I receive masshealth, and was approved for prior authorization for my opiate meds ( I have cancer) and though I was approved thru March 20 2015 , the last script I brought in to fill on March 2nd wasn't approved for prior authorization and pharmacist told me I needed my oncologist to fill out a new prior authorization...she said it had something to do with early pickups ( occasionally I picked up scripts a day or two early , what does this mean ?
Hi, I don't know the answer -- but since both CML and Gleevec toxicity produce anemia because of marrow suppression, maybe it's not possible to tell the difference. E.g., both would show a low reticulocyte count.
This full text paper on anemia from Gleevec https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajh.23879 shows that other signs such as red blood cell size can vary, so that doesn't seem to help. Sorry.
Is it possible that after taking gleevec for only two weeks WBC droped from 36.7 to 7? All other blood counts are also came back to normal range. Could doctor make mistake in diagnosis of CML? Maybe I should get seg second opinion?
I was diagnosed with CML and given Gleevec 400 ml. After taking gleevec for 2 weeks doctor took additional blood test. My WBC dropped from 36.5 to 7.1 and all other blood counts came down to normal range. I'm wondering if gleevec could give such fast hematological response or I was possibly misdiagnosed originally. I don't and didn't have any symptoms, my spleen and liver weren't enlarged, no enlarged lymph. Should I get second opinion asap? Please, help me.
After two weeks on 400mlg gleevec my WBC droped from 36.5 to 7.1. My doctor told to come for additional test in two weeks. Now my WBC is 1.3 and absolute neutrophils count is 0.04. I was told to stay home on antibiotics. How long it may take for my counts to clime back to safe range. And of course, I'm off gleevec right now. Does it seem that dose of 400mlg is too high for me.
Am on Gleevec 400mg, now having problems with blisters on the palm. What can I do about it?
I was diagnosed last year and was immediatley put on gleevec 400mg/day.At my last consult my metabolic stats had risen,hence blood tests to determine if the gleevec is no longer working.I am still in firstphase and wonder what my options are if the gleevec is no longer an option.Amin pretty good form,just very tired and a lot of bone pain.
I have CML and was treated with Gleevec for 4 years and achieved remission. I have for the past several months been experiencing sudden onset of weakness which last for hours, to days. My blood pressure which has remained under control for several years with atenolol has been running 145/105 and higher for the past three to four months. I have a feeling of fullness in my stomach, and I have sporatic episodes of mild coughing, this occurs maybe once a week.
my friend always having trouble getting her pain meds and other meds filled because they say she has to have a PA (prior authorization) and she has Medicaid does anyone kknow what this means and why
All of a sudden my insurance has switched to a managed care plan, which basically means more bureaucrats and less care/more problems. I've been on the same dosage of OxyContin (30mg) for a year combined with roxicodone (15mg) for breakthrough pain. For the OxyContin I've always needed a Prior Authorization.
Bottom line is that Medicaid patients must do their homework because it is a government program where each State has its own set of criteria better known as prior authorization. There is no blanket statement that Medicaid does not pay. While I am sure that is true in some states, it isn't true in all states.
Some of the more common restrictions are patients must have at least Stage 3 (Metavir) disease; some States allow only one treatment per patient (What is a relapser supposed to do?
From my understanding a lot of new rules with healthcare make Norco generally available on most healthplans, whereas Percocet and many other medicines will be impossible to get prior authorization for. Some medicines have not reached the point where generics are available, making them prohibitively high costs for ins. Or patients, it sounds as if your Dr. Is on the right track giving you Norco. No worries!
You might find he starts to be able to tolerate the pill. Gleevec is first choice for treating CML, and if he is doing good in every other way then encourage him that he is doing great.
I hope this helps you. I would be glad to help you with any other questions.
It is 99% accurate, but is expensive. We did get a prior authorization completed for our insuramce to help pay for the test. Good luck! I know its stressful but hang in there!
The extent of insurance coverage will depend on your policy and the nature of your coverage. You should obtain prior authorization with the help of you physician to determine coverage before the procedure.
DId you ask why they couldn't fill it, your insurance may require prior authorization or not cover them at all, in which case you would maybe be able to pay cash, I personally have nothing but problems with CVS, I use RiteAid, try a different pharmacy maybe,
i get my heart checked every 2 weeks now and i am fine with the qt thing. i take the chemo pill called gleevec and have to force myself to eat so i dont get sick when i take it. how long will these withdrawel problems go on? i have xanax to take (1mg) but dont work to good. i should would appreciate any advice from any one on how to deal with these issues, family dr says its anxiety but i think its the withdrawels from the high dose of elavil.
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