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Xolair long term use
Long term use of Xolair for moderate to severe asthma. Has anyone been able to stop Xolair and not get the "asthmatic episodes"?
I am asking because Xolair is very expensive, if not covered by insurance. There maybe a time when I need to switch insurance coverage and am worried that it won't be covered. Shots can cost up to $2K - and this would be a monthly recurring cost.... So I would be spending anywhere up to $24K out of pocket per year.
I live in a city that triggers my allergy induced asthma.... I grew up on the east coast and only had allergies - very mild and every winter bronchitis... But in Austin, TX, it is all year round with much more severe reactions....
Has anyone moved to a different location and their asthmatic reactions were reduced?
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My daughter is on Xolair and I am on Fasenra. Have you tried their copay assistance program? We both pay next to nothing. We couldn’t be on them otherwise. We have a genetic lung disease and these biologics are saving our lungs. I am a huge fan.
Hi! Insurance will pay for specific biologic asthmatic drugs per the IGE blood test. Mine - based on my insurance plan, will only cover Xolair per IGE results. I am covered now -- but if I lose my insurance and or move companies and or retire in the near future...... it will be a problem.
FYI,, I am also using the Xolair co-pay assist program, which makes my insurance payment $5. The co-pay assist program only assists if your insurance company covers Xolair and there is some out of pocket after insurance.
I agree -- the Xolair has changed my life! This is why I am fearful of losing insurance...... I wish I didn't have to take Xolair AND allergy shots in order to feel "normal".