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#3187852 Spouse Bothered By Acne
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on 04 December 2011 - 10:01 AM
Wow, it is had to judge because I only know what you are telling me but you are trying your best and your husband still gets upset? The fact that he rather have you go on Accutane vs being in the best position to have a child is worrying - you have to ask yourself some hard questions and work with your therapist.
#3179880 The Cost Of Accutane
Posted by
on 13 November 2011 - 01:31 PM
People have been wondering what the cost of taking Accutane is - it varies depending on the country you live in and if have private insurance etc.
I live in Canada and I have private insurance (Drugs are covered up to 80%) and I have broken down the costs of the drug for a five month stint of the drug.
The Cost of Accutane in Canada with Private Health Insurance
Doctors Visits
I go to a doctor who specialises in Acne therefore I have to pay an additional fee of $30 per visit.
June 17th: Pre Accutane Visit
July 13th: Additional Doctor Visit
Drug Costs
Diane 35 - $40 monthly x 5 months = $200 (without insurance) $40 (with insurance)
Fucidin for the lining of one's nose $23.05 (without insurance) $4.70 (with insurance)
Accutane a full course $625.30 (without insurance) $125.06 (with insurance)
Vitamin A Cream 0.05% - $24.84 (without insurance) $4.96 (with insurance)
Vitamin A Cream 0.025% - $24.84 (without insurance) $4.96 (with insurance)
In Canada a box of 30 - 40mg Accutane pills is $69.17 + Dispensing Fee $11.99 = $81.16
For months Four and Five I was given a prescription of 60 - 40mg Accutane pills $138.34 + Dispensing Fee $11.99 = $150.33 (you save on phamacy fees)
Total Drug Cost: $898.03 (without insurance) $179.61 (with insurance)
Blood Tests are free in Canada
Incidental Costs
When you go on Accutane you more than likely need to change up your products. I had to go out and buy new hair and face products to deal with the effects of the drug.
Hair conditioner: Morrocan Oil: $40
La Roche Possay Cream Hydreane Riche: $25 (a good non-irritating moisturizer but not strong enough if you are on Tane)
La Roche Possay Effaclar H: $20 (a must if you are on Tane during the Fall and Winter)
La Roche Possay Cleanser Tolerane: $25 (not my favourite but it is okay during treatment, Effaclar H also makes a cleanser which is probably better)
La Roche Possay Ceralip Treatment: $15 (its okay but your lips can still feel dry, great if you are off Tane)
Aquaphor: $10 (worth every cent)
Cetaphil Lotion: $15 (it is good non-irritating lotion)
Bio Oil: $12 (hardly used it)
Total Incidental Cost: $162
Total Course of Treatment Without Insurance: $1320.03
Total Course of Treatment With Insurance: $455.61
I live in Canada and I have private insurance (Drugs are covered up to 80%) and I have broken down the costs of the drug for a five month stint of the drug.
The Cost of Accutane in Canada with Private Health Insurance
Doctors Visits
I go to a doctor who specialises in Acne therefore I have to pay an additional fee of $30 per visit.
June 17th: Pre Accutane Visit
- Determine that I need the drug and lab work
- $30 fee - $12 covered by private insurance = $18
- Prescription for the medication
- Extractions Kenalog Injections
- $30 fee - $12 covered by private insurance = $18
- Extractions Kenalog Injections
- $30 fee - $12 covered by private insurance = $18
- Extractions Kenalog Injections
- $30 fee - $12 covered by private insurance = $18
- Extractions Kenalog Injections
- $30 fee - $24 covered by private insurance = $6 (new insurance plan)
- No extractions needed
- $30 fee - $24 covered by private insurance = $6
- $30 fee - $24 covered by private insurance = $6
- $30 fee - $24 covered by private insurance = $6
July 13th: Additional Doctor Visit
- Extractions Kenalog Injections
- $30 fee - $12 covered by private insurance = $18
Drug Costs
Diane 35 - $40 monthly x 5 months = $200 (without insurance) $40 (with insurance)
Fucidin for the lining of one's nose $23.05 (without insurance) $4.70 (with insurance)
Accutane a full course $625.30 (without insurance) $125.06 (with insurance)
Vitamin A Cream 0.05% - $24.84 (without insurance) $4.96 (with insurance)
Vitamin A Cream 0.025% - $24.84 (without insurance) $4.96 (with insurance)
In Canada a box of 30 - 40mg Accutane pills is $69.17 + Dispensing Fee $11.99 = $81.16
For months Four and Five I was given a prescription of 60 - 40mg Accutane pills $138.34 + Dispensing Fee $11.99 = $150.33 (you save on phamacy fees)
Total Drug Cost: $898.03 (without insurance) $179.61 (with insurance)
Blood Tests are free in Canada
Incidental Costs
When you go on Accutane you more than likely need to change up your products. I had to go out and buy new hair and face products to deal with the effects of the drug.
Hair conditioner: Morrocan Oil: $40
La Roche Possay Cream Hydreane Riche: $25 (a good non-irritating moisturizer but not strong enough if you are on Tane)
La Roche Possay Effaclar H: $20 (a must if you are on Tane during the Fall and Winter)
La Roche Possay Cleanser Tolerane: $25 (not my favourite but it is okay during treatment, Effaclar H also makes a cleanser which is probably better)
La Roche Possay Ceralip Treatment: $15 (its okay but your lips can still feel dry, great if you are off Tane)
Aquaphor: $10 (worth every cent)
Cetaphil Lotion: $15 (it is good non-irritating lotion)
Bio Oil: $12 (hardly used it)
Total Incidental Cost: $162
Total Course of Treatment Without Insurance: $1320.03
Total Course of Treatment With Insurance: $455.61
#3177068 Accutane Tiredness
Posted by
on 06 November 2011 - 08:59 AM
I am on Week 19 of Accutane and I have experienced fatigue throughout my treatment. Some days were worse than others where I just needed to sleep more and others where I felt normal. It is side effect of the treatment but it is work it - I am approaching my final week and I am 100% clear.