Susan's Place Transgender Resources

Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Tori_Chi on March 26, 2014, 04:04:43 PM

Title: Cialis while on Spiro?
Post by: Tori_Chi on March 26, 2014, 04:04:43 PM
Hi all, I have a question. My endo gave me a prescription for Cialis, as my body is starting to react to the effects of lower testosterone, but I am in a partnered relationship where an important part is our sex life.  My insurance doesn't seem to cover the Cialis at all, and the out-of-pocket price for me was $678.55 for just 20 pills.  This seems crazy expensive to me.  I'm trying to appeal with a letter that says it's medically necessary due to low testosterone, but I don't know if it will work.  I'm curious if other people end up paying so much for Cialis, and whether insurance covers it normally.  If not, is there a source where one can get prescriptions filled more cheaply?  Thanks so much for any thoughts you all might have...
Title: Re: Cialis while on Spiro?
Post by: Shantel on March 26, 2014, 04:53:49 PM
Quote from: Tori_Chi on March 26, 2014, 04:04:43 PM
Hi all, I have a question. My endo gave me a prescription for Cialis, as my body is starting to react to the effects of lower testosterone, but I am in a partnered relationship where an important part is our sex life.  My insurance doesn't seem to cover the Cialis at all, and the out-of-pocket price for me was $678.55 for just 20 pills.  This seems crazy expensive to me.  I'm trying to appeal with a letter that says it's medically necessary due to low testosterone, but I don't know if it will work.  I'm curious if other people end up paying so much for Cialis, and whether insurance covers it normally.  If not, is there a source where one can get prescriptions filled more cheaply?  Thanks so much for any thoughts you all might have...

That's outrageous, you can't PM until you get 15 posts behind you but you can email me if you wish. shantel-bassett@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Cialis while on Spiro?
Post by: Rachel on March 26, 2014, 06:16:54 PM
I pay $18.90 for 30 pills through the pharmacy the LGBT primary care owns. I had to tell them I am a patient at Mazzoni and the cost went from close to $1,000.00 to $18.90.

I guess in this case at this location being trans has its benefits.

I do not like the Cialis, I get an acid tummy, clogged sinuses and slight head ach.





No Dosages Please