Medication change prior to departure.

[The Wood Duck]

I was notified by my pharmacy that one of my medications was being recalled by Health Canada The med carried a slight risk of cancer over the long term and was changed to one that is now approved. Due to this change I notified my medical insurer, My prearranged policy would not cover in the event of an illness related to the medication ( high blood pressure). My cancellation insurance informed me that I would not be covered due to the fact that I was still able to travel. The risk was too great to travel with medical insurance limitations. I was able to find a company (Manulife) to cover my medical for 26 days, however, there was a $160cdn premium for this coverage. Beware of the fine print.

[ggprincess2004]

Yes, I know what you are saying. I got hit with the same recall, and had to change meds as well. No change in underlying health situation, however. It seems that no one else was producing the generic version of the drug either.

[1emerald1]

If you all are referring to the drug that was recalled that starts with a "V", which happened to me as well, that is the generic. The name brand starts with a "D".

[The Wood Duck]

If you all are referring to the drug that was recalled that starts with a "V", which happened to me as well, that is the generic. The name brand starts with a "D".

 

Change was from Valsartan to Telmisartan

[1emerald1]

Change was from Valsartan to Telmisartan

Have you had any side effects from the new med?

[The Wood Duck]

I was covered medically for 21 days by my Visa and needed to cover the remaining 5 days. That would have cost about $30cdn. Manulife coverers situations like this, my cost was $197cdn for the full 26 days.