Monthly Archives: July 2009

I guess I shouldn’t get pregnant while taking this

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I guess I shouldn't get pregnant while taking this

I ended up not getting Accutane (the brand) but Claravis – which is the same thing. I’m assuming it’s because either Accutane was really off the market or my Insurance company only accepts certain brands (I think Claravis is the generic.)

So, it’s the end of the third day of taking Isotretinoin and so far the effects have been subtle, but noticeable (if only to myself.) My lips feel dry and although my skin hasn’t magically cleared up or anything, I have noticed that I haven’t been getting grimy towards the end of the day like I normally do.

It could really be a placebo affect, but I’m happy either way. :)

As is my luck, this week when I’m at my most self-conscience state in months, I ended up having a date. It went pretty well — a smidgen bit awkward at the end – but not at all in a bad way though. It was fun. Looking forward to seeing him again soon. Not saying much, don’t want to jinx anything (again. lol)

Circulator, will you marry me?

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Circulator, will you marry me?

The DC Circulator bus routes have limited routes, only going to select popular stops like Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, U Street, etc… Not only do they only stop at the major stops, they’re also usually nicely air-conditioned, never crowded and lack homeless people bumming money for fair or hustlers trying to sell you Obama calendars. All that and less than the regular bus? WIN.

The red tape gets stickier.

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I dropped my prescription off this morning at CVS near work and was immediately told that my doctor hadn’t given the OK through the iPledge system yet. I was expecting this, since I didn’t think my blood work would make it there that early. What i wasn’t expecting was the call 3 hours later letting me know that my insurance wasn’t covering Accutane until my doctor sends them some paperwork – and that could take 2-14 days to be processed (depending on what paperwork that needed to be sent in.) If it doesn’t get approved it will be $587 a month out of my pocket.

Of course, the idiot at Aetna had never heard of Accutane, so I have no real idea what’s going on.

According to this link, though, some other brands of Isotretinoin might not be as restricted. I think it’s due to the lower dosages.

Aetna Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: Acne Agents, Oral

I’m waiting to hear back from Dr. Adler to find out what’s going on. I informed them that I will gladly take a different brand/lower dosage to get this resolved ASAP.

Edit: For what it’s worth, I’ve found places online where you can get it without a prescription for $159. Still expensive, but whatever – it’s a thought.