there is all sorts of programs that are out there to give you huge discounts or
even free I don't know what state you live in but it may make a big differnce in
the price 4 you I can get you a list if you want a partial list
thank-you
cindy
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From: Mammamj <tmscouten@yahoo.com>
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 7:10:47 AM
Subject: [epilepsy] Re: lamictal
My 12 year old DD is on Lamictal, so far no problems with vision we get it
tested every year. But we had to get her Dr. to order brand name lamictal, once
it went generic. We tried the generic and it was worse than giving her nothing,
so she is back on the brand name. We just had to up it to 200 in PM and 150 in
AM. Her first med was depakote and that was awful, she was doing things she did
not even know she was doing. The last straw was when she was sitting in the
school cafetreia licking her shoes totally out of it. Lamictal was so much
better for her.
--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, "DorisY" <dorisellen@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Kate,
> I feel for you with the difficulty and Lamictal. I have been
> on the for years (at least 8) and I do not take genetic. Sometimes
> the genetic does not work as accurately as the regular and doctor
> advised not to make that change. It cost $360- a month. Since my
> coverage is from Medicare, I reach the limit by September and must then pay the
>full amount myself. I take two 200mg daily. Do
> you work or not? I did not work and happened to hear the mention of disability
>coverage for epilepsy on the radio. I applied for this and I was able to get it.
>When you become older, it changes to Medicare and it is a larger amount that you
>would usually get monthly with the Medicare since you have been on it awhile and
>always get the increases as they come with time. If you follow this up, good
>luck.
> Doris
>
> --- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, "katebruer" <kbenda83@> wrote:
> >
> > I started on Keppra XR but my prescription plan would only cover 2 refills
>for the year, so my doctor had me switch to Lamictal, the pharmacy gave me the
>generic. It caused my vision to go blurry, me to forget words, not to be able to
>move my head, severe neck pain and stiffness as soon as I upped the dose the 2nd
>level- before even reaching therapeutic levels. I switched to generic Keppra
>(not XR) which my insurance will cover. Its ok, but it makes me sleepy and
>forgetful- which I'd take over the other side effect.
> > Kate
> > Wash DC
> >
>
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