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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Winnipeg, MB

MY DOCTORS KEEP ASKING WHY I'M NOT ON LYRICA (oops, sorry... I'm not yelling)
Anyway, my insurance won't cover it. Neither does EDS. Any ideas?

March 9, 2017
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Members rallied around someone in Canada whose insurance wouldn't cover Lyrica, offering alternatives like gabapentin, which many found... Read more

Members rallied around someone in Canada whose insurance wouldn't cover Lyrica, offering alternatives like gabapentin, which many found equally effective with fewer side effects and at a much lower cost. Several members shared practical solutions including manufacturer assistance programs, pharmacy coupons that can reduce copays significantly, and working with insurance clerks at the doctor's office to navigate coverage options. A recurring theme was the mixed experiences with Lyrica itself, with some finding it life-changing while others reported severe drowsiness or concerns about serious side effects, leading many to advocate for careful research and open conversations with doctors about what feels right for each individual.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Lyrica is very dangerous if you ask me! Read the side effects my aunty used it for her back...she kept on falling...she didn't read the side effects and it build up a blood cloth in her chest and they kept sending her away and she died......if they would have took a minute to check her blood they would have seen that it wasn't okay...the day they finally did she died!..Lyrica in my draw...wouldn't take them if they payed me....poison!

March 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Your doctor πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€βš•οΈ can give you a coupon that makes the Lyrica affordable

March 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

A specialist I saw wanted to put me on Lyrica. It would have been paid for as I'm a Cdn senior but after I read the possible side effects, I said "No, I'd prefer not to take that particular drug". Google "Lyrica and side effects" then tell your doc you'd rather not be on the drug!! Maybe I just react to drugs more than others but I wasn't about to put up with the issues that might have surfaced if I'd started "popping" Lyrica.

March 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

You have to remember I'm in Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

March 12, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have insurance but the co pay was high so my Insurance Company suggested I go online and look for coupons for low co pays..Instead of $150+ that my insurance was gonna charge me I was able to get a coupon for $25 that is good for 12 months..You just have to tell your pharmacy that you want to use it w/o your insurance..Worked for me!!..Good Luck!! :)

March 11, 2017

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