Wende, Bromocriptine is a lot less expensive than Dostinex, because there is a generic for it now (there wasn't when I began taking it). It can be a substantial savings -- see the difference (below) on Drugstore.com. On most insurances, generic meds are the least expensive. The prices from drugstore.com are the prices with NO insurance. That means that, since you do have insurance, generic bromocriptine *may* make the difference for you in being able to afford it or not. It is worth asking your doctor about it. (30 tablets) (90 tablets) (8 tablets) (24 tablets) One thing to remember is that the "MG's are not equal for these meds. Dostinex is very potent, so 8 tablets is a whole month-worth, taking a dose like I do, of two tablets per week. Bromocriptine is shorter-acting, so you have to take it every day -- often more than one tablet. I was taking 4 tablets per day (10 mg total) of bromocriptine, and now take 2 tablets per week (1.0 mg total) of Dostinex. The way Drugstore.com figures the prices, the smaller amount is average for a one-month supply, and the larger amount is average for a three-month supply. Again, rememver that these prices are the price with NO insurance. YOu will want to find out what your insurance will pay for a generic medicine. When you jknow that and you know what your doctor thinks is best for you medically, you will be able to figure out what it will cost. Hope this helps! |
