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Hello, I have been transplanted with both lungs since 2008 and 2010: I have always had Prograf that I could bear very well. For financial reasons the hospital has put me under Adoport for 3 days: I can't stand this generic at all: fever, diarrhea and redness on the face: has this happened for some of you? Thank u by advance Friendship to all from Paris 🇫🇷
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In case of intolerance to a drug, it is enough to obtain a new prescription that is free of charge. Obviously we are aware of our luck despite the enormous cost to the state of this system. That's why we have one of the best health systems in the world but also the most taxes after Sweden, which practices the same system. On the other hand, we are not a federal but a centralized state: therefore the assurance that all citizens benefit from the same social coverage.
In summary, this is what is happening here. I have been on vacation with friends in Washington for a long time and I was stunned when I knew that a visit to the doctor was about $800 and that an essential drug for transplants such as cortisone was unaffordable in you when it costs 1.5 dollars here😳
@virginiefrance 😊
Thank you again for such an excellent explanation! I love learning and your detailed response is very helpful. I hope you are able to switch back to your brand medication as soon as your doctor is put on notice that you are experiencing some awful adverse side effects. Please keep me posted on your progress and how you are feeling. It was awesome speaking with you!
@virginiefrance I just left your next posts. Are you still in Washington or back home now?
Bonjour et bienvenue, @virginiefrance de Paris. 🙂
I have moved your question and discussion about Prograf vs Adoport to this similar discussion started by @wildcat from Scotland. What an international group.
- Prograf versus Adoport https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prograf-versus-adoport/
Click the link to read the discussion from the beginning. I think you'll appreciate the helpful posts from members.
I would love to learn more about your transplant journey. Would you like to add your story here?
- Organ Donation and Transplant: What is Your story? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/organ-donation-and-transplant-what-is-your-story/
Your story can inspire others expecting a lung transplant.
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Hi @virginiefrance 😊
Congrats on your lung transplant! I am not familiar with the generic version of Prograf that you mentioned. I am also not familiar with the health insurance rules in France regarding generics.
But I can tell you that a friend experienced "the mandatory switch to generic brand" to save money (for the insurance companies) and it did not work well.
The good news is that my friend's doctor appealed to the insurance company for her, siting the adverse reactions caused by the generic and the brand name was reinstated as her prescription (after her unsuccessful attempt at the generic). Have you reported your adverse symptoms to your doctor since starting the new generic brand drug?