Posts tagged insurance

Would stopping taking medicines for 4 or 5days cause insomnia?

I am prescribed Flomax, Avodart and Lisinopril(sp), but I lost my job in June and finally got on my wives insurance plan. I ran out of meds and money this week and just now got a refill. Would stopping all three of these meds for 3 days cause insomnia? Thanks, J Chosen Answer: They shouldn’t, [...]

How do I find a hynotherapist for irritable-bowel syndrome? Also, how do I find a hypnotic sleep tape?

I have had no luck with traditional therapies and need to find a hypnotherapist who takes insurance! Also, I’m from a small town in Iowa and can’t find a sleep tape to aid in falling asleep. Help! Thanks. Chosen Answer: Try Lunesta or (over the counter)…melatonin…it works wonders. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email me through the [...]

Are ther any plans to sell Lunesta over the counter?

I think it would be great if you could get it OTC. Thanks Chosen Answer: I doubt it. They would have to prove that it is safe to sell OTC, and since it is a sleeping pill with many side effects I think that is unlikely to happen. This has nothing to do with the [...]

Is Lunesta covered by health insurance?

My prescriptions are currently covered under CVS caremark insurance. I have gotten many different prescriptions, including ones for generic adderall and generic ambien, and never had a problem. However, I know that Lunesta does not come in a generic form. Will I be able to afford it? Chosen Answer: Coverage of any drug is dependent [...]

Is Ambien CR 12 mg do exactly the same thing as Lunesta 3 mg?

They both let you sleep 8 hours. My insurance covers one and not the other. Has anybody tried them both? Which did you like better? Do they both make you feel rested until the end of the work day? Chosen Answer: have to see which one works for you, just because it works for me, [...]

Do I need my insurance to pre-authorize for generic versions of Lunesta or Ambien?

I know the Brand named once you do. Chosen Answer: The others are right, and there is no generic form for the newest form of Ambien–Ambien CR, which is a layered form that lets you fall asleep and stay asleep. Insurance will pay for 5 and 10 mg generic Ambien only. by: KIZIAH on: 28th [...]

How do I find the right doctor for my anxiety and insomnia?

I have to find a doctor that accepts my insurance (Humana HMO) and will help me with my anxiety and insomnia. I tried going to the website and picking a doctor at random, and he was horrible, he didn’t help at all. I don’t have time to go doctor shopping, but my symptoms are getting [...]