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Posted by Slinky on August 3, 2004, at 8:43:51
http://www.bnf.org/bnf/bnf/current/noframes/106094.htm
Anyone from uk taking this?
Good to know if neurontin stops working--same expensive price though
Posted by TheOutsider on August 3, 2004, at 15:42:58
In reply to Gabitril is available in UK, posted by Slinky on August 3, 2004, at 8:43:51
Good for you for finding that sight.
I'm really interested in trying this drug!Unfortunatly its not indicated for anxiety in the UK, so I don't know how one would go about geting it prescribed.
Posted by Slinky on August 4, 2004, at 0:22:22
In reply to Re: Gabitril is available in UK, posted by TheOutsider on August 3, 2004, at 15:42:58
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> Unfortunatly its not indicated for anxiety in the UK, so I don't know how one would go about geting it prescribed.Hi
I believe I'm a rare patient in using neurontin for off label mood disorder, depends on pdoc and where you live (it's expensive)...so I guess if someone has researched and asks to try it for off label illness the pdoc should prescribe it.
Are you the one who wanted to try nardil?
On the site it is still used for depression so i don't undrestand why pdocs are reluctant if everything else fails.
Posted by TheOutsider on August 4, 2004, at 6:57:24
In reply to Re: Gabitril is available in UK » TheOutsider, posted by Slinky on August 4, 2004, at 0:22:22
Yes I do want to try Nardil, Its nice that you remembered!
Unfortuntly you caught me at a very bad moment, my current NHS Pdoc is hopless.
My only option seems to be to go privately, but how am I supposed to pay for that + medication?
Don't know what to do.
Posted by Slinky on August 6, 2004, at 20:01:03
In reply to Re: Gabitril is available in UK, posted by TheOutsider on August 4, 2004, at 6:57:24
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> Unfortuntly you caught me at a very bad moment, my current NHS Pdoc is hopless.
> My only option seems to be to go privately, but how am I supposed to pay for that + medication?
> Don't know what to do.
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HiYes, it's easy to change GP but not pdoc ( unless you move to another area)
If you get disability at a high rate it can help with meds but don't know about how to find or the cost of a private doc.
Posted by ramsea on August 9, 2004, at 5:32:04
In reply to Re: Gabitril is available in UK » TheOutsider, posted by Slinky on August 6, 2004, at 20:01:03
I think finding a pdoc that suits you is hard in the US and UK--and anywhere. But it is true of other doctors too. Just my experience in both places with all sorts of doctors and pdocs too. I have a brilliant pdoc NHS now, but that wasn't the case a few years ago. I had a truly unethical pdoc over 20 years ago in Florida but I had a doppelganger of him in the UK a few years ago. It is sooooooooooooo frustrating. I think bone/blood/skin/gut docs can be just as hard to deal with, but I bite my lip and let them do the repair or whatever. Maybe they are rude and brusque, and sometimes just not very talented.
I also tried private pdoc in UK and it wasn't satisfactory. Boy did she let me down!!!!!!!!!!! Long story. However, if you put up the couple hundred pounds, and get your private pdoc to just interview you and send requirements to your chosen GP, you will then be able to buy a long-term payment certificate that cuts the cost of scripts quite nicely. You may also qualify for benefits which can help--ie disability.
One more try---get your GP to write to Professor Farmer at (sorry I can't think of exact address) Maudsley Hospital, Institute for Bipolar Affective Disorder Unit. There's a waiting list, but the interview is free, NHS, and then you may find the quality of your bipolar care is upped a level or two. Prof Farmer is very well-respected in bipolar research. Hope this helps you know that you are not alone, and there are options.
Posted by TheOutsider on August 9, 2004, at 14:05:59
In reply to Re: Gabitril is available in UK » Slinky, posted by ramsea on August 9, 2004, at 5:32:04
Thanks for the advice guys!
Ramsea you sound particularly knowligable about the situation in the UK.
Would really like to correspond with you about stuff.
But just to note I don't have bipolar disorder (I think)!
Posted by ramsea on August 11, 2004, at 5:36:52
In reply to Thanks for the advice Slinky and Ramsea!, posted by TheOutsider on August 9, 2004, at 14:05:59
Oops! Now I wonder if that's my narcissism at work, my somehow thinking you are bipolar like I am!!! I don't know where I got that, it's just on my mind a lot I guess, lol. Anyway, I would be happy to talk about UK stuff with you. I'm not sure if this thread works for that or another forum, or e-mails? Hope to hear from you, ramsea
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