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Anti-Depressants.....
Fri, 07/28/2006 - 19:18Topic: Medication Issues
Hi all,
I am gearing up for my epilepsy surgery next month. My doctor has prescribed an anti-depressant for me to take while I wait for the date to approach and also for after the surgery. To help with the adjustment period.
She prescribed Lexapro. When we went to pick it up we had to pay $50. My husband through a fit and took it back. I was wondering if there are any other anti-depressants out there, with few side effects and that aren't so costly. I know some of you are thinking, $50 isn't that big of a deal. That is with our insurance card. We need to find one that is a little less.
HELP!!!!!!
Keri
Comments
Re: Hi Keri, I had the surgery,
Submitted by ladybug on Mon, 2006-07-31 - 06:24
Hi Pamela,
I hadn't requested an anti-depressant from my epi. She recommended it and brought it to my attention. I have seen a psychologist, neuropsychologist (for wada test & cognitive memory test), and they both think that psychologically I'm fine. My epi just wanted me to be taking something to calm my nerves a bit. :) Believe me, I want to be on as few meds as possible, but feel this would be beneficial to take. :)
Thank you so much for your input!
Keri
Re: Re: Hi Keri, I had the surgery,
Submitted by txrhb1 on Sat, 2006-08-05 - 02:04
Hi Keri,
You might ask your doc if she has any "trial prescription coupons" for any of the drugs she thinks would help. Twice, when changing anti-depressants, my epi has given me a coupon to take to the pharmacy and have filled for free. Just this week, she put me on Lyrica, gave me a free 30 day sample and a coupon for another 7 days from the pharmacy. It's at least worth checking out.
I'm thinking positive thoughts for you as you travel this road.
((( hugs ))),
Barbie
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Hi Keri, I had the surgery,
Submitted by solis on Sun, 2006-07-30 - 23:31
Hi Keri, I had the surgery, as you know, and have no idea why you need an anti-depressant re: the operation in the first place. There is nothing to be depressed about. We are fortunate to have the 'chance' that eludes so many others. I have a far better idea, that won't put more drugs into your system than you have now. If you are American and able to have surgery = you have medical insurance. I'd highly recommend you see a psychiatrist or a psychologist (the first is more likely covered by your insurance if you get a recommendation) and talk about the issues that are depressing you & get to the source of the problem rather than mask it. My car accident ,due to my return of seizures two years ago, prompted my request to my epileptologist that she recommend me to a someone to work out my frustrations and huge depression. I've been seeing a psychiatrist ,since about a year ago, once per per month. I'll continue seeing her until at least a year has passed since by surgery... and I have never been so relaxed in my life (aside from my controlled years). I hope that helps.. just an idea Pamela