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Jan 29, 2020 at 06:59 PM
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Hey, gang. Just wondering if anyone has an idea which of my meds might be most likely to cause new itching? The only new ones, new in last week or two, are Depakote and Thorazine. Itching really just got going inlast few days, I think.
Of course, as an old derm person, I do know about itching. But I don't know really anything about itching and these bipolar meds. Nothing at all. Thanks for any feedback!! Oh--it's sort of all over, but is really bad on my scalp. And I don't normally itch, just to clarify. No rash anywhere. Thanks!! __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield |
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Jan 29, 2020 at 07:24 PM
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Hey bpcyclist -- rash or pruritus, or dry skin is considered an adverse response to a medication. Just an fyi. May want to stop the Depakote or Thorazine since those are brand new and you didn't itch like this before with your other meds.
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Jan 30, 2020 at 05:54 AM
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I've experienced itchiness (mild, but definite) when starting certain new meds. Neither were the two you've mentioned, but I don't know if that matters. I believe that mild itchiness is a side effect of many meds - for me, it went away after a week or so after starting a new medication. I'd check your specific med side effects on google, but I believe there's reason to contact your pdoc only if there's severe itching and/or if you have a rash.
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Jan 30, 2020 at 08:54 PM
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Ugh, I'm sorry about the Thorazine. Imagine if meds that didn't work were returnable?
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Feb 07, 2020 at 03:04 AM
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Ugh! They are sooo expensive when you add them all up every month!!
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Can't you order them from Canada? Everything is cheaper there.
Also, there are a ton of "prescription" discount cards you can use for your medications. These cards have websites where you can type in the name of your medication to verify it will be discounted at your pharmacy. Just type "prescription cards" in Google and it will populate a gazillion websites. You'll have to sift through them and also call your pharmacy to find out if they offer or take specific brands of prescription cards. Might as well check and see, right? |
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Feb 08, 2020 at 04:01 PM
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I have never looked into the Canada thing. I know it was big a few years ago, but maybe there is money to be saved there still. I'll check it out. Thanks!!
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I almost forgot the most important one. Each of your drugs manufacturer has a patient assistance program where you can apply to have your prescription for free for one entire year. These program are income based, etc. Check with your Pdoc or GP. Do an internet search by drug manufacturer. Hopefully you can find that info.
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Feb 11, 2020 at 05:34 AM
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I was able to get Seroquel free for several years from Astro-Zeneca.
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