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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: Re: Re: Re: Hi Keri, I had the surgery,
Submitted by txrhb1 on Thu, 2006-08-10 - 00:52
Hi Keri,
Just a note to let you know that I am thinking of you. Hope you are doing well!
((( hugs ))),
Barbie
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"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other." -lucian de crescenzo
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi Keri, I had the surgery,
Submitted by ladybug on Thu, 2006-08-10 - 06:37
Thanks Barbie,
I finally did get that anti-depressant. My dad is lending me the money. :) I am doing much better since I started it. LOL, I was so stress that when that med kicked in, my back popped from the top all the way down.
And if I had any doubts about the surgery, they are gone. Grant dropped me off at the grocery store so I could do our weekly grocery shopping, on Tuesday night. I had a grand mal right there in the store. Came to with paramedics all around me and store management. Now, my feeling about the surgery? Bring it on!
Take care,
Keri
Re: Re: Re: Hi Keri, I had the surgery,
Submitted by ladybug on Sat, 2006-08-05 - 07:12
Good morning Barbie, Thanks so much for the suggestion. My dad gave me the copay for the anti-depressant that my dr wanted me to take. He told me to not mess around with trying to get samples or even a different med. The one she put me on, Lexapro, apparently has the fewest side effects. That is an excellent suggestion though. :) Thank you for your positive thoughts, I can sure use them right now. (((Hugs))), Keri