tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post5949964339184302678..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: HIVES!!!!drjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-86951274214595426982013-05-16T22:14:49.742-07:002013-05-16T22:14:49.742-07:00The first one the hospital had me on, Brilinta, wa...The first one the hospital had me on, Brilinta, was NOT yet a generic, and my copay was $35.<br /><br />The Plavix was $5, like almost all of my other prescriptions.<br /><br />drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-49329067512652352632013-05-16T18:38:38.723-07:002013-05-16T18:38:38.723-07:00Plavix just went generic - be very happy about tha...Plavix just went generic - be very happy about that. My copay was pretty steep, but the generic isn't bad at all.<br /><br />And before you know it, it's six days, then seven and so on. Keep after it, buddy!Jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873138122305060834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-63249266604175496812013-05-16T16:52:57.960-07:002013-05-16T16:52:57.960-07:00Glad it's gotten better, certainly not trying ...Glad it's gotten better, certainly not trying to wish it on you. I just remembered your issue a few weeks back and thought it was important enough to remind you.... just in case.<br /><br />Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-74040632521803105012013-05-16T12:51:37.699-07:002013-05-16T12:51:37.699-07:00Didn't know a MRSA could present like that. I&...Didn't know a MRSA could present like that. I'll file that away in case I ever see it.<br /><br />As I told Rev. Paul, since I skipped the 8pm dose of Brilinta, the hives seem to have subsided enough to notice.<br /><br />I'm still waiting on the pharmacy to let me know the Plavix is ready.<br /><br />They were quite concerned that I was prescribed TWO different anti-platelet meds by two different Doctors. I called them and told the Pharmacist what was going on, and he instantly understood. Just waiting for the stepson's GF to get back so we can trundle off to the pharmacy.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-28015063189812163772013-05-16T12:48:15.349-07:002013-05-16T12:48:15.349-07:00Yeah, even in the handout for all the new drugs I ...Yeah, even in the handout for all the new drugs I was prescribed, it mentioned that dosages would probably have to be adjusted, or medications possibly changed.<br /><br />Since I skipped the 8pm dose of Brilinta, the hives have subsided some, so it's looking like the Doctor was correct.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-29749113574302252912013-05-16T12:14:23.190-07:002013-05-16T12:14:23.190-07:005 days is a big deal - congrats! I hope the med sw...5 days is a big deal - congrats! I hope the med switch works; I had a bad reaction to one of my initial meds, too.<br /><br />Good luck, Jim.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-30903291601206102872013-05-16T12:05:34.061-07:002013-05-16T12:05:34.061-07:00If it doesn't get better very soon, it may be ...If it doesn't get better very soon, it may be a return of your MRSA. It can present in the form you described above. It won't always look like your infected finger did. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-3388426155217931502013-05-16T11:59:37.412-07:002013-05-16T11:59:37.412-07:00Congrats on the 5 days! Congrats on the 5 days! Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.com