(continued) Got emergency appt. for next day. Asked why the med was changed. Insurance had called & said it was cheaper than what I took. (I only had a $10 co-pay for any med.) Found out it was 6 cents per pill cheaper. Savings to insurance: $5.40. Office call paid by insurance: $120. Insurance co. had to replace medicine for no fee. Penny wise--pound foolish. Painful for me.
With my insurance I have to get 90 pills from a mail-order pharmacy. When my refill came it was pravachol. Called & told them they made a mistake. Was told my Dr. changed it. Took it then. After 2 days of it awoke on Sat. to a face grossly swollen, eyes almost swollen shut. Dr. isn't in his office on weekends & Mon. was Yom Kippur. Called anyway, talked to answer service. Dr. partner called in 15 minutes & said stop that med NOW. He saw my records with the change of meds. (Next email)
The only reason anyone would think that the tips are not good are because they are already aware of these situations. The non-savvy user would find that these are very good tips. These tips weren't out there for technicians, they were meant for your kids, grandma, grandpa, Mom or Dad, my Mom wouldn't know this stuff if I didn't tell her or she read it in a magazine or book. And the MAC idea isn't a bad one either, if you were an owner, you would see why.
I too have made the mistake of stopping anti-depressants due to many different reasons, most likely every reason listed here in fact. This time around its been 9 or so months and I've been taking this faithfully, and wouldn't you know I feel great. I have no intention of weening from this for at least another year, which is a plan my doctor and I worked out, so I can be expecting it - and ready for this. Also timed with spring - there will be plenty of Sunshine aiding in the transition. EJ, MI
My doctor prescribed Elavil to relieve severe headaches caused by an auto accident. His only warning, when I asked about side effects was that I may experience drowsiness. For the next 4 months, I became progressively less myself - acting in ways that are completely uncharacteristic, and becoming more and more depressed and anxious. Only after a major event, did my best friend bring my behavior to my attention and ask me to talk to my doctor. I would rather have the pain.
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