tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post8205443562401910664..comments2023-10-16T09:27:22.145-04:00Comments on Wayne's World: Zetia$$$$$$$$Waynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05308447697581920397noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-49234281574978330822008-03-05T08:23:00.000-05:002008-03-05T08:23:00.000-05:00Hyperlipidemia runs in my family as well...Two of ...Hyperlipidemia runs in my family as well...Two of my Uncles died due to high LDL related illnesses, my Mother is on medication for life. I am yet to have mine levels checked, again, something I am always getting around too...Sh@neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692779069013864205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-849914373049869092008-03-02T21:52:00.000-05:002008-03-02T21:52:00.000-05:00In case you want a more reliable source. :)http:/...In case you want a more reliable source. :)<BR/><BR/>http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/tc/high-cholesterol-medications<BR/><BR/>BruceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-88557548847536031102008-03-02T21:50:00.000-05:002008-03-02T21:50:00.000-05:00Hey Wayne,Here's the generic for Zetia:http://en.w...Hey Wayne,<BR/><BR/>Here's the generic for Zetia:<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezetimibe<BR/><BR/>BruceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-62394105442616568222008-02-29T18:05:00.000-05:002008-02-29T18:05:00.000-05:00oh that just sucks big time! sorry...smiles, beeoh that just sucks big time! sorry...<BR/><BR/>smiles, beeEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-84124255612448334452008-02-27T23:22:00.000-05:002008-02-27T23:22:00.000-05:00A good friend of mine has leukemia, and Gleevec ha...A good friend of mine has leukemia, and Gleevec has saved his life. His prescription costs $6,000 per month...that's right: $72,000 per year. If he didn't have prescription coverage, he'd be dead, because he couldn't afford to keep living.<BR/>You are right. Something is <I>very</I> wrong with our health care system. Our health insurance is tied to our jobs. If my friend loses his job, he's toast.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041374614464589328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-35410975836363480402008-02-27T22:29:00.000-05:002008-02-27T22:29:00.000-05:00I can only echo the sentiments that you and others...I can only echo the sentiments that you and others have expressed. I wish that I could be optimistic that things will change with a new administration, but it is hard to be positive about health insurance...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-73110434207399885632008-02-27T21:48:00.000-05:002008-02-27T21:48:00.000-05:00It's ridiculous that we have the best medicine in ...It's ridiculous that we have the best medicine in the world but not everyone has access to it. Too bad politicians only talk about helping. And keep ranting, it's good for you.Brenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055945296172396038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-86445607761608964762008-02-27T20:07:00.000-05:002008-02-27T20:07:00.000-05:00I'm with ou, Wayne. Although my health insurance ...I'm with ou, Wayne. Although my health insurance includes prescriptions, the co-pays can be a killer, too. Plus they told me they were going to stop paying for my Nexium and, since there is no generic for it, I had to switch to something less effective that is generic. Same thing with my lipitor (which, fortunately, didn't have any adverse effects on me). I already feel like the guy in the cartoon :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-6332494322638249822008-02-27T16:37:00.000-05:002008-02-27T16:37:00.000-05:00I have high cholesterol too and pay about $100 a m...I have high cholesterol too and pay about $100 a month for Vytorin. It's already time for a refill but I'm going to talk to my doctor about alternatives. The expense is ridiculous.Phillip Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-87259005595118741842008-02-27T14:00:00.000-05:002008-02-27T14:00:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to you guys...and all of the oth...My heart goes out to you guys...and all of the others who are in your same shoes. I am one hell of a lucky man that we both have great insurance and whatever mine doesn't pay, his picks up. Plus, my Zocor (for cholesterol) is generic....and is free! I just had my bloodwork taken last week....all is perfect, including the liver enzymes. I'll send out special energy and prayers for the same for hubby.A Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066992019067893513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-77620854930612397692008-02-27T12:00:00.000-05:002008-02-27T12:00:00.000-05:00I think it is criminal that health insurance compa...I think it is criminal that health insurance companies can get away with such premiums and don't include prescription coverage.<BR/>All I can say is thank goodness mine does... it's the one bright spot in my financial picture.<BR/><BR/>Give Craig a hug for me.Mo and The Purrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654573008006116939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-34953662440324745262008-02-27T09:04:00.000-05:002008-02-27T09:04:00.000-05:00This is the part where Bruce says that he just wan...This is the part where Bruce says that he just wants to enjoy each day.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about Craig's cholesterol issues. Family genes sure can suck.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629819439220359415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429053.post-16568609510290116182008-02-27T08:14:00.000-05:002008-02-27T08:14:00.000-05:00"Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age sho..."Do not go gentle into that good night,<BR/>Old age should burn and rave at close of day;<BR/>Rage, rage against the dying of the light...." (Dylan Thomas)<BR/><BR/>Never stop ranting about such things! Yes, what is wrong with this picture!Lemuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397995062492531171noreply@blogger.com