my nephlogist has written prescriptions for Rocaltrol, Calcitriol, zemplar, and sensipar. My insurance company will not pay for these medications. They said that they are not covered by our plan. What is so different about these medications that insurance will not cover them?
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When on this medication i get sick
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/2/2010
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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I AM A DIALYSIS PATIENT AND WELL PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS FROM THIS MEDICATION. UNFORTUNATELY, I AM A VETERAN AND UNABLE TO KEEP TAKING THIS MEDICATION BECAUSE THE VA SAYS IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE.
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glenn | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
3/16/2010
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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fiero | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
2/10/2010
Condition: Increased Calcium in Blood due to Parathyroid Cancer
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This med. is for patients who have kidney problems and are on dialasis. what would happen if some one took it and had none of the medical problems listed?
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/27/2010
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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I am taking Sensipar due to elevated PTH. I started at the beginning of this week. I am unsure if this means anything but my BP is elevated and my hands and feet become numb periodically, I am hoping this is only temporary because my nephrologist is telling me that surgery is my next option.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
12/19/2009
Condition: Increased Calcium in Blood due to Parathyroid Cancer
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not sure i should take this -has anyone else taken it for hyperparathyroidism-and did it do more good then harm?
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/12/2009
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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it has lowered my parathyroid out put to back into a safe zone in 3 weeks. Now we are going to see what level I have to take it to maintain a safe level
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
7/19/2009
Condition: Other
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Is the medication available in Mexico?
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/9/2009
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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When on this medication i get sick
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/22/2009
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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I continue to be made nauseated by this medication.
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nightmax | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/16/2009
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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Hi, I'm talking a host of medication now while awaiting a kidney transplant. I sympathize with those of you who are taking yet another drug, but my real question now is that I started the medication and expected a little naseau or tummy upset, not a full blown rush to ememergency for severe stomach pain the next day! Although they said it might have been a paratoneal infection I find that really convenient when I had no usual symptoms. I've had this before but not the the degree where I was flat on back in emergency screaming due to severe pain. Okay so I'm on the antibiotics now, but we still don't know what happened. De. I don't want to take the medicine if it isn't going to control the intial problems. Try as I might to convince medical experts that I am not the usual dialysis patient, they are always on a wait and see experience and then when it all comes true they are flabbergasted. This isn't a condition that is supposed to leave a person stumped. The medication is $420 a bottle for 30 pills and to me there has got to be something else I can take that works better at a lessor rate. Sure I have insurance, but gees. Read More Read Less
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Sensipar | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2009
Condition: Other
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Warner | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/9/2008
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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Sensipar is to decrease the PTH, however it also reduced my Calcium and Phosphorus. The decrease in Calcium made it easier for me to take Phos Lo for my binder, which is much cheaper than the others. My bone pain has also went away. I am now on a transplant list.
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Marcie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/5/2008
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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my nephlogist has written prescriptions for Rocaltrol, Calcitriol, zemplar, and sensipar. My insurance company will not pay for these medications. They said that they are not covered by our plan. What is so different about these medications that insurance will not cover them?
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/4/2008
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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I've been taking this medication for about 2 months now and the only thing I've noticed is that my calcium level has decreased. It has not done anything for my phos. level and I am getting discouraged with the medication. It doesn't seem to be helping in the specific areas that I was encouraged to take the medicine for.
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old granny | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/2/2007
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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When I first took it there was a good reaction. So much so I had to stop taking the medcine. My doseage was doubled and I appears to not be working now. I have been taking the medication for over a year with little improvement.
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rob | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Hyperparathyroidism caused by Chronic Renal Failure with Dialysis
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It helped with my phosphorus, but hurt my calcium numbers.
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