Ran out of Seroqel, now what?

You have your "spend down plan" but that doesn't seem to be too much of a safety net. You got to have the $1200 per quarter up front don't you? I don't know why it is made so hard and expensive for bipolars to access vital medication! Maybe talk to your local mp, both state and federal? (That is providing both governments have a role in health and disability in your state/country). There doesn't seem to be any easy answers but I have faith in you that you will find a solution in the nick of time. Thinking cap, assertive communication, set intention, positive attitude, and resilience can help scale that awful cliff of health and disability neglect. Good luck!!! - BTW least you have your lithium (and zanax) but at 200mg Seroquel IS a vital part of your med therapy. Fight for a way to get the meds you need. I feel for you. It is not fair. Keep us posted.

Oh, I totally understand your fear. Are you in the position to exercise a little more to get rid of some of the stress? I don't want your fear alone to start to destabilise your bipolar before the sero phase out might have to kick in. I wouldn't be coping well myself, I'm just trying to help you from the sidelines while I'm not going through it myself. Breathe and try and think about the most effective action possible. Possibly even contact the hospital and tell them you are about to need an admission because of financial inability to continue med regime and see what they say?????

So how bad would it be to take my Seroquel XR 200mg every other day? I can't believe that I have to pay $94.00 for 7 pills!!

Did you try asking your pdoc for samples? Mine supplies all of mine. I couldn't be on it otherwise.

My search was on hold for a while as I was trying to figure out whether or not I was going to move to Florida. I have decided not to move. (Oh, my hubby let 4 years ago and we are divorced :P) My gp is working really well with me, so I am going to stick with her. It is sort of a weird situation; now that I have lost my medicaid, I have a better chance of finding a pdoc. Because I can pay anyone I want out of pocket. Of course having a pocket to pay them out of is another story :_

Introverted: Since I only see a gp, she doesn't get psyc drugs as samples. I have sent my information into Astra Zeneca, so we will see what happens. Figuring 3 days in the mail, 5 days for AZ to make there decision and 5 days to get the meds to my Dr. So in 2 weeks I should be fully medicated. YE HAW

I am angry about the whole situation because I didn't want to go on Seroquel, because of the cost. I was concerned that with disability, I would lose my medicaid. Go figure, I was right.

I am having faith that someway this situation will work out.

No Worries. :) , LW I know how meds can mess with your head. Lately, I can't seem to say the right words. Today I told my daughter that I was going to wear the car to the store. LOL It is much easier to DRIVE the car to the store. Some times it's funny and some time it just ticks me off!

Gee, I'm so glad you checked with the Pharmacist. I would have hated to lead you up the garden path! That wrong word issues is called asphasia, I think....