Expensive Blood Thinners. Do you take them?

[Lon]

I like not having to take Coumadin but dislike the cost of Xarelto. I have a really good drug plan but
my co-pay today for a 30 day supply was $165.00. The two other major blood thinners are just as expensive and must be taken twice a day. Just one a day with Xarelto. My co-pay for a couple of other drugs that I take is only $3.00 each.

 

[Pappy]

That's about right Lon. My co-pay is about the same except when I go into the donut hole. Last two times it's been $450.00. After the first of the year it will go back to $165.00. This stuff is way out of control.

 

[BlondieBoomer]

What are the advantages of the newer drug, just that it's taken once a day instead of twice? How much was the Coumadin?

 

[Falcon]

Alcohol also thins the blood in case you didn't know.

So, instead of spending all that money on meds, I almost always have a vodka & club soda every evening and maybe even TWO.

Also it tastes a lot better than swallowing a bunch of pills.

Just thought I'd mention it in case you were not aware.

But, you do it your way and I'll do it my way.

Have a good evening.

 

[Lon]

Alcohol also thins the blood in case you didn't know.

So, instead of spending all that money on meds, I almost always have a vodka & club soda every evening and maybe even TWO.

Also it tastes a lot better than swallowing a bunch of pills.

Just thought I'd mention it in case you were not aware.

But, you do it your way and I'll do it my way.

Have a good evening.

I hope no one with A Fib takes your advice my feathery friend, they would be headed for a stroke. Same with taking aspirin in lieu of thinners.

 

[Falcon]

Aspirin will burn a hole in your stomach.

Like I said~~~~~ You do it YOUR way & I'll do it MY way.

I remember you talking about all the wine you drink, which contains alcohol.

Doesn't that concern you?

 

[Lon]

Aspirin will burn a hole in your stomach.

Like I said~~~~~ You do it YOUR way & I'll do it MY way.

I remember you talking about all the wine you drink, which contains alcohol.

Doesn't that concern you?

FYI. There are certain medical conditions that alcohol and aspirin are totally ineffective because they do thin the blood they will prevent clotting. I drink my fair share of alcohol on a daily basis.

 

[Falcon]

Then, why are we arguing about it?

 

[Ina]

I was just reading your thread, and I too was wondering if you guys didn't see the hilariousness of this conversation. Thanks for the giggle. :hide:

 

[Don M.]

I like not having to take Coumadin but dislike the cost of Xarelto. I have a really good drug plan but
my co-pay today for a 30 day supply was $165.00. The two other major blood thinners are just as expensive and must be taken twice a day. Just one a day with Xarelto. My co-pay for a couple of other drugs that I take is only $3.00 each.

It's all relative. Next time you see one of these Xarelto "Ask your Doctor" commercials on TV....which probably costs the makers of Xarelto about $250,000, be secure in the knowledge that you are helping sustain the Pharmaceutical and Television industries.