I didn't have much luck finding it cheaper online. I use four double-strength (DS) packets/day, which is 3600 billion CFUs (colony forming units)/day. It's expensive. Most people use less - 1-2 double-strength packets daily.

The DS is only available with a prescription. If you prefer to use the non-prescription strength, I'd suggest 2-4 packets daily, or you could use a bunch of the capsules to get the same # of CFUs.

The DS could be covered under your insurance. I would check that out.

i didn't think you could get pouchitis before takedown, or is this diversionary pouchitis?

Thank you everyone for the advice. I'll remember that and also check into the insurance. Mine will be changing here soon so maybe they will.

As for the pouchitis before takedown. I agree and my GI had talked about that with me. I suppose it would be considered diversion colitis (diversionary pouchitis) but they are simply calling it pouchitis and want to treat it that way. The antibiotics have helped so far and the VSL is just their next step.

Thanks again!

My vsl is covered, the pill is not covered by insurance, but have your dr perscribe you the powder, that is covered

I get by with two regular strength packets per day. It has been the best thing for pouchitis prevention. Sometimes if I feel the pouchitis coming in I add another and it seems to help!

F-TOY-120, can I ask what insurance you have? I've not had success in getting it covered by Aetna or Cigna.

when asking Ins co DSL#3ds you have to specify ds

Some of the insurance companies cover DS and some don't. Mine did for years but stopped in January when they charged pharmacy services.

I have hmo insurance