Do you have any advice on how to obtain medication for the purpose of prepping? I have very mild epilepsy but still take anti-seizure medication. I’ve been told by my neurologist that if I miss too much of it, I’m at a higher risk of having a stronger seizure than just a myoclonic jerk, which are basically muscle spasms. I take more stuff - only 35, but I’m falling apart.
I had my cardiologist write my script for 90 days which I get filled 4 times a year at my regular pharmacy.
In addition, at the beginning of the Rona, I asked Primary Care Dr. to give me a script for extra in case there were shortages from China.
He gave me a script of 90 days, refillable 4 times per year, so I got that filled at the FQHC pharmacy and told them it was a cash payment - insurance would have rejected it.
I now have more than 6 months worth.
My method, if I understand you, is to refill scripts about one week prior to the end of a month's dosing - a little sooner on 90 day fills. Insurance and pharmacies allow that flexibility. Take the leftovers and keep them, preferably, in a dark glass bottle. If you collect 4-7 doses each month it may not seem like much but that bottle fills up at an alarming rate.
Do I understand that you have myoclonus seizures? I don't know what med you take and so how long it can store with stability (forget manufacturer's expiration dates; those are determined by lawyers.) Have you taken OTC supplement 5-HTP? If that has proved helpful it is cheap and should store for a long period. It may not be as effective as a prescribed drug, but any port in a storm. It is cheap enough you can take an increased dose. I take it as a sleep aid from time to time. I believe it is involved in the serotonin brain cycles.
***only 35, but I’m falling apart***
Take heart! New breakthroughs in drugs are happening at an accelerated rate (if the govt, and the Chinese, will continue to allow it.) My main advice is to cast your cares upon the Lord and renew your strength! :^)
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