Jake is starting new medication today. I am starting to be really uneasy with change of any kind so this, of course, is a new reason for anxiety attacks for me. This new medication is an antipsychotic which means the possible side effects are scary as hell. The rarest side effect is uncontrolled body movements. So, what I guess this means is my kid could develop these major facial and/or body tics that *may* or may not go away when he quits the meds. Scary shit! Well, we discussed it, Jared, Jake and I, and figured that it's worth a try. I cannot afford for him to be breaking things, putting holes in doors and walls, or running out of his classroom anymore. It's definitely wearing me out. I was happy to say that his new meds only cost me $285! Yeah, that's for a 30 day supply! I know it's an odd thing to be happy about and you may think I'm either really strange of I'm a sarcastic person (both would be correct) but, in this instance, I'm serious. I've talked to several people who have had to put their child on this med and it's cost them anywhere from $500-$1000 a month! So, I feel like I'm getting a better deal. Now that my deductible has been met, it'll only cost me $35 a month (until January, new deductible) Funny thing though, when I saw the pills, I didn't really feel like I was getting my money's worth.....
Ok, this dang thing isn't letting me post a picture but when I do, you'll be amazed at how little $285 bought me!
2 comments:
Ugh. My son is on a mood-stabilizer, a medicine for tics, and Strattera for his ADD. I don't think the meds are working either, but I'm terrified of getting into the anti-psychotics, especially when all along I'm still doubtful about the bipolar diagnosis.
SIGH.
BTW, I love your blog. You have such a wonderful "voice."
Adriana, what makes you doubtful about the diagnosis? Jake hasn't actually had a definite diagnosis yet. His doc told me that she'll have to monitor him for a couple of years before he gets a "diagnosis" She is treating him for bipolar disorder though since he has been becoming pretty aggressive (mostly at home) I have done a lot of research on childhood bipolar disorder and am pretty confident that this is what we're dealing with. Although, on a good day, I find myself second guessing..... www.cabf.com has some great info if you haven't seen it already. Good luck to you.
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