Wellness

[SeaMaiden]

My DH will be using Dulcolax and Gatoraid instead of the old method of using that awful powder prep drink that you have to drink so much of. Thjis is something new I guess...

Can the cost of the Dulcolax be paid by insurance as it is a required thing? How would that work?

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

My DH will be using Dulcolax and Gatoraid instead of the old method of using that awful powder prep drink that you have to drink so much of. Thjis is something new I guess...

Can the cost of the Dulcolax be paid by insurance as it is a required thing? How would that work?

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You need to check with your provider.  If you have a flexible spending account, you can likely use those funds for the Dulcolax.  Some companies give an actual CC to use for those purchases, others make you submit a form and receipt.   Don't forget - NO RED Gatorade. 

[Love my grandkids]

@SeaMaiden When I've had to buy this at Safeway for prep it's actually pretty cheap as it's over the counter.

[lgfan]

When I went to the pharmacy to fill my prescription for the awful liquid prep I was told that the Dulcolax was an over the counter medication and that my health insurance did not cover it.

[SeaMaiden]

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@Love my grandkids wrote:

@SeaMaiden When I've had to buy this at Safeway for prep it's actually pretty cheap as it's over the counter.

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@Love my grandkids   did you also drink gatorade?  Did you have to mix Miralax into the Gatorade?

[RedTop]

@SeaMaiden 

Everyone I know who has prepped with Miralax and Gatorade, has to mix the 2 liquids for an oral prep.  

[Shelbelle]

I took citrate magnesium pills, my DH used Dulcolax pills and cit mag liquid. Our gastro doc provided us with all the items we needed, maybe he added it to our bill, dont know but we each had the test done twice and never paid for any preps out of our own pockets. 

[Love my grandkids]

@SeaMaiden Yep! All three and it worked out just fine.

[sann]

A package of 6 Dulcolax tablets cost 1.98 at Walmart.... When I had a colonoscopy I had to take 4 tablets and drink the powder stuff....total cost for both was 6.98...

[gertrudecloset]

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

My DH will be using Dulcolax and Gatoraid instead of the old method of using that awful powder prep drink that you have to drink so much of. Thjis is something new I guess...

Can the cost of the Dulcolax be paid by insurance as it is a required thing? How would that work?

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@SeaMaiden Typically health insurance will not cover over the counter drugs.  I do know some Advantage Plans give people an allowance for the year to purchase some OTC needs. 

It's an over the counter laxative and you can get a box for just for this purpose that should not cost more than $20.00 bucks.