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[KTB]

Went to my PA today. She went over the program with me and seemed satisfied. She said they actually recommend the primrose oil and milk thistle. She prescribed Topomax and when I went to the pharmacy, they told me it had to have "prior authorization." Seems to me when a doctor gives you a prescription, that is "prior authorization." To my dismay, the pharmacist told me that the script was over $200!!!! Holy cow, didn't know that. I'm hoping to be able to get the script tomorrow. Dreading all the pill taking, but hope I will get used to it. Is it me, or are the CD's really hard to get through completely. I just can't stop thinking about all the things I should be doing instead of lying on the couch trying to make my extremities feel heavy?????? kay

[akgirl]

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Kay,

I listen to the CDs either late or I get up early. It helped if I was semi sleepy. I like them but still not sure how I feel about his voice? That, and I didn't do them in the right order so I'm gonna start them again.

[KTB]

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Sleep is a luxury I rarely experience. I have been up since 2 a.m. I have dream about going to bed at 11 p.m. and actually sleeping until 6 a.m. Kay

[akgirl]

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Why no sleep?

[KTB]

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Wish I knew, AK girl. My Mom was the same way. If I had a cure, I would be a multigazillionaire!! Kay

[lushy]

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I think Topamax would be less expensive if you bought it from River Pharmacy. I have had good luck with them, as have many people here, and it is not 200 a month.

[Larisa]

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If you don't mind getting it online, eshoprx is even cheaper!

[KTB]

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Oh, have no fear--I will be buying it on line!! My daughter gave me her Topa--they are 50 mg. Wonder if I should cut it in half or just go ahead and start at 50 mg. Kay

[madeline]

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Sorry to hear about the cost. I too struggle with this; I can't afford something that is going to run me $150 a month. My insurance doesn't cover it and it doesn't come in generic because they expanded their patent and now it?s just the same price.

I order overseas. The spouse doesn't like it but it seems to work fine for me. Try River they are great.

Glad to hear that you are on the path

[DeeBee]

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My medical aid also didn't cover my Topa as it needed special authorisation so I had to pay for it cash. Mine was awfully expensive but definetly worth it.

I would suggesting that you cut the pills in half as some people do have side effects to begin with.

Wishing you all the best!!