NWR: LOESTRIN

Hey girls..

I went to the gyno this morning and expressed that I wanted to go back on BC (after having a horrible experience on ortho tri cyclen 5 years ago). She said loestrin is probably my best bet. She gave me 3 mos. worth and then gave me a prescription and said 'here is the prescription, it has 6 refills...use it unless its too expensive, then keep coming back for samples.'

I'm just wondering - how expensive is it? I have GREAT health insurance through FH (Oxford) and I didn't even have a copay for today, so I'm just wondering how bad it could be. When I was on the pill before, I was in college at NYU and since I was under 21, NYU covered it 100% so it was free for me, so I have no concept of how much it could cost.

TIA!

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Posted by MikeandJess

I think I was paying $30 under insurance? I got so many samples I haven't had to actually fill a prescription for a while but I believe it was around $30.

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That's definitely not bad, although you can get your asse that I'll be hitting her up for the samples anyway, lol.

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Posted by Jess125483

Hey girls..

I went to the gyno this morning and expressed that I wanted to go back on BC (after having a horrible experience on ortho tri cyclen 5 years ago). She said loestrin is probably my best bet. She gave me 3 mos. worth and then gave me a prescription and said 'here is the prescription, it has 6 refills...use it unless its too expensive, then keep coming back for samples.'

I'm just wondering - how expensive is it? I have GREAT health insurance through FH (Oxford) and I didn't even have a copay for today, so I'm just wondering how bad it could be. When I was on the pill before, I was in college at NYU and since I was under 21, NYU covered it 100% so it was free for me, so I have no concept of how much it could cost.

TIA!

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I'm on loestrin and I think its wonderful..I had mentioned the other day I have PCOS and this is the only pill that has worked with me on trying to regulate my period and help with the whole horomones thing...and its about $50/month. And its not like they have a generic brand or anything (figures) so its pretty expensive

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Posted by michellecarin

i think mine is around 30 maybe less. its through mail away our school district makes us do that. I had a bad experience on tri cyclen too. I am on loestrin now. so far so god

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Holy crap I want to only pay 30 bucks!! Mines like almost $50! geez, i knew my insurance ***** but this is ridiculous lol

I'm trying to read my policy docs to figure it out...I will let everyone know!

And guys, btw, I am SH*T scared about this. I had SUCH a horrible experience on BC....

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Posted by MikeandJess

don't be scared, I hate BC with a passion but have to be on it for medical reasons and this is the first one I actually don't mind. I was on yasmin before loestrin and absolutely hated it

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Same with me too..i didnt want to be on it, but since I have medical issues it was almost recommended I be on BC. Yasmin gave me so many problems, just made me feel worse..loestrin works wonders for me though

i was on loestrin for years
i used to pay $5; then my ins. changed so i got it through the mail prescriptions and it was $30 for 3 months

ok - so I did Loestrin, and Ortho and all of those - and had horrible experiences on all of them

I really cant do the 'tri phases' as they call them.
I was crying all the time, my skin got bad and i was just a complete emotional meess

So my doctor recommended Nuva Ring...and I LOVE IT!!!!

I have converted ALL of my friends and we are all spokeswomen for it - it honestly is the best.

I have zero complaints. Ask your doctor if it is an option. And with my insurance I only pay 15 dollars a month!

I work in benefits - the cost of your medicine 100% depends on the insurance plan your company offers - having oxford vs. aetna vs. bluecrossblueshield basically makes no difference.

Most companies design their own plan and decide how much to charge you depending on what tier the medicine is on. The drug companies determine which medicine is on which tier. Since this is a name brand pill, you will probably pay the copay for the highest tier. Look at your plan information or ask your employer for the Summary Plan Document (SPD) and it will tell you. Can also call the insurance company and they can tell you.

HTH.

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Posted by Papillon25

I work in benefits - the cost of your medicine 100% depends on the insurance plan your company offers - having oxford vs. aetna vs. bluecrossblueshield basically makes no difference.

Most companies design their own plan and decide how much to charge you depending on what tier the medicine is on. The drug companies determine which medicine is on which tier. Since this is a name brand pill, you will probably pay the copay for the highest tier. Look at your plan information or ask your employer for the Summary Plan Document (SPD) and it will tell you. Can also call the insurance company and they can tell you.

HTH.

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I have Oxford..its the worst. I've had nothing but problems

Sorry-newlywed crashing...

what were some of the problems that you all experienced on ortho? I have been on ortho tri-cyclen lo for a couple of years and sometimes i wonder about its effect on me...

For you ladies that like loestrin--what do you feel is the difference??