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What insurance do u have for meds? Abilify 20mg is like $1000 a month at cvs. I was thinking of buying from canada. Any ideas?

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What insurance do u have for meds? Abilify 20mg is like $1000 a month at cvs. I was thinking of buying from canada. Any ideas?

I know Lamictal and certain other meds have a needs based program where you can get discounts through the company itself. Can you ask your p-doc about that option with Abilify?

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Try going straight to the manufacturer. I get Lyrica (for my spinal stenosis) straight from Pfizer for no cost :)

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This is what makes me angry. Abilify is a lifesaver for me. I cannot imagine not having the insurance to pay for it. I hope you can find a way.

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... and crash. Time to call my doc. But at least the garage ceiling is clean. Sigh.

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Hope you get help quick. So glad to know that you know the signs!

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I was diagnosed Bi-Polar II a few weeks before my surgery. They finally got me on meds that were working. Post-op, I vomit nearly every night, 30-minutes to an hour after taking my medication. Any advice? I have to take them at night as they exhaust me. Other than that, I'm open to anything.

I'm calling my doctors tomorrow for professional guidance. I would just like any advice.

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I was diagnosed Bi-Polar II a few weeks before my surgery. They finally got me on meds that were working. Post-op' date=' I vomit nearly every night, 30-minutes to an hour after taking my medication.[/quote']

Hi: Are you taking the meds with food?

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I was diagnosed Bi-Polar II a few weeks before my surgery. They finally got me on meds that were working. Post-op' date=' I vomit nearly every night, 30-minutes to an hour after taking my medication.[/quote']

Hi: Are you taking the meds with food?

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Not with food, after dinner. Usually about 2-3 hours after.

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Check the bottle. The only med I take that doesn't require it be taken with food is my klonopin.

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I finality got a hold of my doctor. He asked that I lower my dose for 3-5 days and call back next week if I'm still having the problem. None of my medications said to take with food. I'll see what changes.

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