My daughter's doctor prescribed her new medicine. They changed it from a capsule to a pill. I picked it up and it cost me $196. My ex-wife tried to give it to her and she couldn't swallow it. She kept throwing it back up. So my Ex call the doctor back and asked if there was anything we could do. The doctor said she will write a new prescription for a patch. Which will be around $200. My question is is there anything I could do about the first one or am I just out the $196? Just wondering if something like this has happened to anyone else?

Damn! No unfortunately there is nothng you can do. Something similar happened to me and they wouldnt take it back :mad:

If I were you though I would contact the Dr and see if they cant put her on something in the same class that would be much cheaper.

Damn! No unfortunately there is nothng you can do. Something similar happened to me and they wouldnt take it back :mad:

If I were you though I would contact the Dr and see if they cant put her on something in the same class that would be much cheaper.

Nope, usually once you take it out of the pharmacy they wont refund you unless there was a pharmacy error or its something in a sealed package. I used to work at a pharmacy and those were the general rules.

Damn! No unfortunately there is nothng you can do. Something similar happened to me and they wouldnt take it back :mad:

If I were you though I would contact the Dr and see if they cant put her on something in the same class that would be much cheaper.

Nope, usually once you take it out of the pharmacy they wont refund you unless there was a pharmacy error or its something in a sealed package. I used to work at a pharmacy and those were the general rules.

What if I called my insurance company? Or is that a lost cause too? :cds:

My daughter's doctor prescribed her new medicine. They changed it from a capsule to a pill. I picked it up and it cost me $196. My ex-wife tried to give it to her and she couldn't swallow it. She kept throwing it back up. So my Ex call the doctor back and asked if there was anything we could do. The doctor said she will write a new prescription for a patch. Which will be around $200. My question is is there anything I could do about the first one or am I just out the $196? Just wondering if something like this has happened to anyone else?

Ouch - sorry that happened to you.

How you been doin'? No, I never did make it RR yet .....

What if I called my insurance company? Or is that a lost cause too? :cds:

Its pretty much a lost cause. That was w/ insurance? My OLD Dr did that crap to me once. Gave me a script for some blood pressure medicine that he was obvioulsy getting kick backs on. When I filled it they wanted $225 AFTER billing my insurance. OH Hell NO! I called his ass up and said I am sure there has to be a more affordable option...go an fill that script for $5 :lol:

If it's a capsule,open it,mix w/applesauce. If it's a tablet,crush it,do the same. Or,rub the kids throat like a dog. Either way,too much money to lose.

If it's a capsule,open it,mix w/applesauce. If it's a tablet,crush it,do the same. Or,rub the kids throat like a dog. Either way,too much money to lose.

tried it with my daughter. Applesauce, , chocolate pudding, yogurt, chocolate milk, ice cream, vanilla pudding, jell-o.......cheese

after the third time of her puking on my kitchen floor, I got a different med :killingme One that was not a pill.

Warning: Kids are not like dogs. You can't bribe them with cheese :killingme

tried it with my daughter. Applesauce, , chocolate pudding, yogurt, chocolate milk, ice cream, vanilla pudding, jell-o.......cheese

after the third time of her puking on my kitchen floor, I got a different med :killingme One that was not a pill.

Warning: Some kids are not like dogs. You can't bribe them with cheese :killingme


fixed........:buddies:

tried it with my daughter. Applesauce, , chocolate pudding, yogurt, chocolate milk, ice cream, vanilla pudding, jell-o.......cheese

after the third time of her puking on my kitchen floor, I got a different med :killingme One that was not a pill.

Warning: Kids are not like dogs. You can't bribe them with cheese :killingme

Ok,but in this case,I think it is RICH's daughter who would decide if it works or not,and my wife's 17 years of medical experience says it most likely would.

Ok,but in this case,I think it is RICH's daughter who would decide if it works or not,and my wife's 17 years of medical experience says it most likely would.

true it is Rich's daughter. Hope your wife's 17 years of medical experience works and his daughter can take it. My 20+ years of medical experience didn't work with my daughter, :killingme

Good luck Rich. Hope the Princess feels better soon.

true it is Rich's daughter. Hope your wife's 17 years of medical experience works and his daughter can take it. My 20+ years of medical experience didn't work with my daughter, :killingme

Good luck Rich. Hope the Princess feels better soon.

I don't think a t.v. transcription diploma counts.:killingme j/k.

I don't think a t.v. transcription diploma counts.:killingme j/k.

:bawl: Staying at a Holiday Inn Express count?

Ok,but in this case,I think it is RICH's daughter who would decide if it works or not,and my wife's 17 years of medical experience says it most likely would.

Just a dumb Mom question here, wouldn't crushing it up into food give the child a diluted dose? I would think that some of the residue would stick to the side of the bowl or glass. :shrug: Besides he said it was a pill form not a capsule.

Just a dumb Mom question here, wouldn't crushing it up into food give the child a diluted dose? I would think that some of the residue would stick to the side of the bowl or glass. :shrug: Besides he said it was a pill form not a capsule.

In my non professional opinion, I think there would be minimal residue in a pill form. I'd be more worried if it were a time release medication. Those you can not crush up. Hense one of the reason they still sell pill crushers. :wink:

BTW, they crush up pills for the elderly all the time. :popcorn:

Just a dumb Mom question here, wouldn't crushing it up into food give the child a diluted dose? I would think that some of the residue would stick to the side of the bowl or glass. :shrug: Besides he said it was a pill form not a capsule.Some pills should never be crushed because a good number of them are coated to allow "time-release" and crushing them results in immediate absorption if the entire dose.

tried it with my daughter. Applesauce, , chocolate pudding, yogurt, chocolate milk, ice cream, vanilla pudding, jell-o.......cheese

after the third time of her puking on my kitchen floor, I got a different med :killingme One that was not a pill.

Warning: Kids are not like dogs. You can't bribe them with cheese :killingme

What about juice and stuff? If my little ones wont take their medicine...in the sippy cup it goes. They are still alive...:lmao:

What about juice and stuff? If my little ones wont take their medicine...in the sippy cup it goes. They are still alive...:lmao:

tried it. My kid is abnornal apparently :lmao:

Some pills should never be crushed because a good number of them are coated to allow "time-release" and crushing them results in immediate absorption if the entire dose.

:yay: this is especially true of a lot of adhd drugs.

but ask the pharmacist, they can always tell you if it is ok to crush a certain drug. We did it at the hospital all the time. mixed into a small amount of something (so you know they finish it) we even mixed it into a little icecream, that usually did the trick.


but if a doc recommends a patch instead of a pill, that tells me it is probably something that cannot be crushed, time released likely. Sooo..either have her practice swallowing with m and m's and lots of water...or get the patch

:yay: this is especially true of a lot of adhd drugs.

but ask the pharmacist, they can always tell you if it is ok to crush a certain drug. We did it at the hospital all the time. mixed into a small amount of something (so you know they finish it) we even mixed it into a little icecream, that usually did the trick.


but if a doc recommends a patch instead of a pill, that tells me it is probably something that cannot be crushed, time released likely. Sooo..either have her practice swallowing with m and m's and lots of water...or get the patch

That is how we taught ours. Put a little water in your mouth open up drop in an M&M swallow WALLA!!!! :lol:

That is how we taught ours. Put a little water in your mouth open up drop in an M&M swallow WALLA!!!! :lol:

I used to have to put the pill waaaaaay down in the back of my throat and chug a glass of water to get it down.:killingme its a learned skill, especially if it is a large capsule.

Crush it and put it in a glass with orange juice. You'll never taste the pill. I'm 32 and do this. :biggrin:

I used to have to put the pill waaaaaay down in the back of my throat and chug a glass of water to get it down.:killingme its a learned skill, especially if it is a large capsule.

Crush it and put it in a glass with orange juice. You'll never taste the pill. I'm 32 and do this. :biggrin:

I am a very lucky girl and dont have a gag reflex :biggrin:

I am a very lucky girl and dont have a gag reflex :biggrin:

oh my :faint:

oh my :faint:

It comes in handy for swallowing pills pervert :smack:

:lol:

It comes in handy for swallowing pills pervert :smack:

:lol:

yeah sure, whatever you say :gossip:

Have you noticed that when a drug companys patent runs out and you can now get it in generic form, that there is now a new and better med, and that is what the doc prescribes? No Kickbacks my Big Arse.
Penicillin is a perfect anti biotic, that is no longer prescribed.

:yay: this is especially true of a lot of adhd drugs.

but ask the pharmacist, they can always tell you if it is ok to crush a certain drug. We did it at the hospital all the time. mixed into a small amount of something (so you know they finish it) we even mixed it into a little icecream, that usually did the trick.


but if a doc recommends a patch instead of a pill, that tells me it is probably something that cannot be crushed, time released likely. Sooo..either have her practice swallowing with m and m's and lots of water...or get the patch

You hit it right on the head. It is for ADHD and the Dr. and pharmacist said that we can't cut it or crush it. She tried milk, applesauce and yogurt and my daughter kept throwing it back up. It is a pretty big pill even for an adult.

You hit it right on the head. It is for ADHD and the Dr. and pharmacist said that we can't cut it or crush it. She tried milk, applesauce and yogurt and my daughter kept throwing it back up. It is a pretty big pill even for an adult.

My son is on Adhd med as well. Have you tried having her fill her mouth up w/ some water then pop the pill in and tell her to swallow the water. That worked for my 3 older ones.

Ouch - sorry that happened to you.

How you been doin'? No, I never did make it RR yet .....

I've been diong good. And no, I haven't made it to RR either. I'm still waiting on you to go with me!!!!! :buddies:

My son is on Adhd med as well. Have you tried having her fill her mouth up w/ some water then pop the pill in and tell her to swallow the water. That worked for my 3 older ones.

No, I haven't. I'm pretty sure that she has it in her head now that no matter what we try, it will make her throw up. She started doing that fake gagging with her other medicine and then it made her sick for real. She is a little drama queen turd!!

I am a very lucky girl and dont have a gag reflex :biggrin:

How you 'doin?!?!? :really:

Next time just ask for a two day supply and you will pick up the rest next time.


So is ADHD real? I thought it was just a joke and was diet and exercise related.

No, I haven't. I'm pretty sure that she has it in her head now that no matter what we try, it will make her throw up. She started doing that fake gagging with her other medicine and then it made her sick for real. She is a little drama queen turd!!

tell her the next option is an injection :whistle:

Might change her tune. :killingme

Next time just ask for a two day supply and you will pick up the rest next time.


So is ADHD real? I thought it was just a joke and was diet and exercise related.
Defintely is. My son would just get up in the middle of class to walk around, sharpen a pencil, yadda yadda. On the medication he is focused and does much better in school.

We only have him take when he is at school. During the weekend, school breaks, and summer he doesnt take it.
tell her the next option is an injection :whistle:

Might change her tune. :killingme

:lmao:

tell her the next option is an injection :whistle:

Might change her tune. :killingme GREAT IDEA, never thought of that!! :howdy:

Defintely is. My son would just get up in the middle of class to walk around, sharpen a pencil, yadda yadda. On the medication he is focused and does much better in school.

We only have him take when he is at school. During the weekend, school breaks, and summer he doesnt take it.


sounds like I should be on it too

sounds like I should be on it too

:lol:

Next time just ask for a two day supply and you will pick up the rest next time.


So is ADHD real? I thought it was just a joke and was diet and exercise related.

LOL. I like that. Just give me two days worth so I can see if it'll work first.


I'm with you. We I was growing up, you never heard about that crap. I think the teachers just don't want to deal with hyper or daydreaming kids anymore so they throw that ADHD stuff around. When I was in school and if someone was hyper or acted up, they got paddled!!

tell her the next option is an injection :whistle:

Might change her tune. :killingme

:killingme

But then she will cry and tell her mom I'm being mean to her and I'll get in trouble. :cds:

Next time just ask for a two day supply and you will pick up the rest next time.


So is ADHD real? I thought it was just a joke and was diet and exercise related.

No it's real, and interestingly I am pretty sure I am AD at least, but they were not diagnosing stuff like that when I was in school. It can also be hereditary, so it is possible that Rich and/or his ex had/have it also, but may be undiagnosed.

No it's real, and interestingly I am pretty sure I am AD at least, but they were not diagnosing stuff like that when I was in school. It can also be hereditary, so it is possible that Rich and/or his ex had/have it also, but may be undiagnosed.

I never get distra......................... oooh look, a quarter..................now what were we talking about again? :confused:

LOL. I like that. Just give me two days worth so I can see if it'll work first.


Im pretty sure you can do this. Ive done it with my meds before. Pharmacy has run out of pills before and only gave me 10 instead of 30 then I pick the rest up a few days later. They only charge me for what I pickup.

Talk to your doc and pharmacist and see. May need to get two prescriptions or the pharmacy may divide it up for you. When it is that kind of pill (not emergency) there is no reason that it can't be done.

Im pretty sure you can do this. Ive done it with my meds before. Pharmacy has run out of pills before and only gave me 10 instead of 30 then I pick the rest up a few days later. They only charge me for what I pickup.

Talk to your doc and pharmacist and see. May need to get two prescriptions or the pharmacy may divide it up for you. When it is that kind of pill (not emergency) there is no reason that it can't be done.

I've seen that done also when the person didn't have enough $$ to pay for the whole thing. They got 10 days worth and paid for only 10 days worth.

Im pretty sure you can do this. Ive done it with my meds before. Pharmacy has run out of pills before and only gave me 10 instead of 30 then I pick the rest up a few days later. They only charge me for what I pickup.

Talk to your doc and pharmacist and see. May need to get two prescriptions or the pharmacy may divide it up for you. When it is that kind of pill (not emergency) there is no reason that it can't be done.

I've seen that done also when the person didn't have enough $$ to pay for the whole thing. They got 10 days worth and paid for only 10 days worth.

Damn!! I wish I knew that. I so would have done that.