Posted by KarenB on March 21, 2000, at 14:49:39
In reply to Re: Karen- Medicating in the Philippines, posted by michael on March 21, 2000, at 14:07:53
> Karen -
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> Just wondering if you might be able to suggest any sources for sulpiride? Are you still getting it from the Philippines? And is a prescription required? Any luck w/the new meds you were trying?
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> I'm also curious about the cost (sulpiride) - like you, I doubt it would be covered by insurance. Thanks.
> michaelMichael,
I had been receiving Sulpiride from my doctora in the Philippines. I would wire the money to her and she in turn would buy the meds and send them to me via DHL shipping. The shipping was $57. for under a kilo weight. The cost was just under 50 cents per capsule and I took two per day, along with the Amineptine.
Ah, the Amineptine... Sigh... If I could still get this combo on a regular basis, I would probably never change. It's so hard to feel good and normal and then to go through this "finding the new meds" routine once again. The weirdness, the depression, the loss of physical energy and well being. However, I know to continue buying up leftover stock of amineptine all over the world is a fool's paradise for me. You know, there will be one very sad day when it's all gone bye-bye and I can't find it anywhere. Then the crash and burn for yours truly...
I am just finishing up my first week on Nortriptyline and I have been depressed the last two days, mentally and physically, thinking bad thoughts about death, etc. I told myself last night that if I was still in the funk when I woke up this morning, I would take one 12.5mg amineptine tablet to jump start my mood & body. I was and I did and it has worked and here I sit at the computer, feeling OK, for now.
I'm feeling a little bit angry today and have a case of "contempt for my illness" going. Ever feel that way? It's like I tell my husband, it ain't easy being me.
If you really want to try the Sulpiride, maybe you could get a script from your own doctor, if they are open to you trying this med as well, and I can ask my doctora if she would be willing to fill the prescription and ship it to you upon receipt of the faxed prescription from your doc? You can e-mail me if you think this is a possibility and I can try to help in any way I can.
Have you considered amisulpiride? There are some interesting points made by AndrewB and I think maybe Scott about this drug within the past week. As someone had suggested, I think it may be a fine solution when paired with a mild stimulant, for "retarded" fatigue-like depression.
I pray wellness for you.
Karen
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