Posted by caulene on November 21, 2003, at 18:34:02
In reply to Re: quitting nortriptyline cold turkey becuz of $$, posted by atwhatcost on November 21, 2003, at 9:07:38
I think you're making a wise decision Lynn. Do whatever it takes to stay on your meds. It sounds like your under great stress. I am in that situatiion myself. I have gone off my meds because of money and it was not a good idea. I was no good for nothing, when I most needed to keep it together, and it has just taken me longer now to get back up. Fortunately for me the provincial govt. will provide free mental health meds for anyone that can't afford them. But I didn't know that at the time. Hang in there!
Colleen
> I live in Philadelphia PA. In hindsight, you're right, I should have started tapering off, unfortunately, being broke means needing to get lots and lots of financial assistance from the government (having already exhausted all financially sound family members ability to help us), which requires lots and lots of applications and interviews at all the different agencies. Add to that, hubby is sick and I'm disabled, so energy level is being zapped with all these responsibilities and brain fog is doubled. I did find a page that has info that might help me by going directly to TevaUSA (the manufacturer) and called my doctor for a new script so I can get it refilled whereever I can get it filled for cheap to free. Starting tonight, I'm going to taper way back, in hopes of getting more before the bad effects show up.
> Lynn
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