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Kushka

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What is the difference between Flova and Imitrex?
Oct 13^th, 2008 at 11:47pm

At the paharmacy today, I found out my insurace company refused to fill a prescription for Flova because it is non formulary. I have Imitrex already, but they only cover 5 per month and my copay is $60 just for those. It is the only thing that has been giving me any real relief. My physician called in Flova to take when I ran out of Imitrex (took the last one yesterday). But, since the insurance wouldn't cover it, I-have to wait until tomorrow for my physician to replace it with something else.

I was wondering why they will cover Imitrex but not the other? Does anybody know? What is the difference between the two? What am I likely to be given to replace the Imitrex?

Carlyn

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Re: What is the difference between Flova and Imitrex?
Reply #1 - Oct 13^th, 2008 at 11:55pm

"frova" and immitrex are both triptans. It is possible that your insurance company will only cover so many 'triptans' per month . Not sure what insurance co you work with. Have you tried to get your doctor to fill out a physician override to send on to the insurance company to potentially get you more than the standard allotment. My overrides are typically good for 6 months at a time.

you could also call your insurance company and see what the deal is...

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Kushka CH.com Newbie Offline Posts: 23 North Carolina Gender:	Re: What is the difference between Flova and Imitrex? Reply #2 - Oct 14^th, 2008 at 8:57am I am seeing my neuro tomorrow. I will talk with him about the override. Thanks for the suggestion. Kushka
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midwestbeth Ex Member	Re: What is the difference between Flova and Imitrex? Reply #3 - Oct 14^th, 2008 at 1:32pm Kushka wrote on Oct 14^th, 2008 at 8:57am: I am seeing my neuro tomorrow. I will talk with him about the override. Thanks for the suggestion. Kushka Ask for free samples.
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thebbz Ex Member	Re: What is the difference between Flova and Imitrex? Reply #4 - Oct 14^th, 2008 at 2:05pm NEVER mix triptans. Wait 24 hours min. before taking frova after imitrex. SAMPLES all the best the bb
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