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How to cope when you run out of medication?

tinachan
tinachan
I just moved to a different state. I've been taking Lamotragine 400mg and Seroquil .15mg for 6 years now, and completely ran out. My insurance ran out recently, along with not being able to get an appointment with a doctor till next month. Its been HELL stopping cold turkey and i honestly feel like i'm going crazy.. I've been taking it out on everyone around me, or i isolate myself in my room all day.. My thoughts haven't been getting much better also. :(

Has anybody gone through this? What helped you get through the days?

i got 3 weeks to go.. wish me luck.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I would go to emerg... I believe they have to see you even if you don't have insurance... Going off of meds will lead to an episode
They might be able to give you med samples (I'm not sure if emergencies do that however they can give you a script for your meds)

If you post under the general bipolar category more people will see what you write.. Not too many people come up to the off topic posts
Redsgal21
Redsgal21
Can you give you're previous doctor a call? Maybe they could offer some advice.
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
Putting in a call to your previous pdoc is a good idea. S/he can hopefully write you an Rx to get you through. Otherwise, I would do what Jan suggested and go to the ER.
pumpkinpumpkin
pumpkinpumpkin
I don't think scolding someone for what they should have done is helpful. We only know this member is 21 and nothing of the circumstance causing a move.

Perhaps you could contact the Dr who you will be going to and explain and see if he/she can give you guidance. I hope all goes well.
beckyp
beckyp
When I moved I found a GP right away and showed him my meds and he prescribed refills for me until I got in to see a pdoc. Maybe you could see a GP this week.

Otherwise, I go along with SunCloud and suggest going to the ER.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I say go to the ER as well. Sending good thoughts your way...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Get to a hospital........I withdrew on 100mgs of Lamictal after 2 years on it and it was hell. I hope you will be okay. I felt like my head was in the attic and my body in a basement. I was so weak I could hardly take a shower. I hope you can get some help soon.
loum50
loum50
Go to the ER they can help or get you help. When I ran out of meds the last time I tried to kill myself. I'm lucky to be alive. Please go to the ER.
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