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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: Anti-Depressants.....
Submitted by Ian on Fri, 2006-07-28 - 20:05
Hello Keri,
I can see what you mean when the price of medications. However, I wouldn't really know the feeling because I just happen to live in Ontario, Canada where your medications are covered. However, I can understand what you are going through and the nervousness you feel and I've seen some other suggestions on the other replies regarding Celexa, a medication that I've been on for quite some time. The only problem is that it only strictly treats depression, it does not treat such other things such as anxiety nor does it treat similar symptoms such as anxiety attacks, yes it is on the cheaper side but still, if I were you, I would talk with your doctor and see what both other affordable and treatable medications that will get you through. As for Celexa, my opinion, if it's mainly depression you're going through it does a very good job of treating it. If there is anxiety involved, Celexa is not the drug you are looking for.
I wish you good luck and the best with your surgery.
Ian
Re: Re: Anti-Depressants.....
Submitted by Allison on Fri, 2006-07-28 - 21:44
Ian, HI! I was just going over all the comments when yours jumped out at me. I'm a canadian who happens to be moving back to Ontario next month after being gone from Canada since '93. I then plan on happily beginning the process of getting back on the OHIP plan afer 3 months but I was under the impression that perscriptions were not covered though i have not fully looked into it yet. Do you have any further clarification on this for a fellow canadian coming home again? Thanks!
Re: Anti-Depressants.....
Submitted by sunshine4ever2006 on Fri, 2006-07-28 - 19:21
you can do celexa it is 40 dollars. it is the same one almost it does the same thing...