Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Great day for migraine sufferers!

I work at a hospital. I'm a drug pusher. I believe in drugs. Better living through chemistry....that's my motto!!! I also am a drug user...I know, shame on me.

Today I found out the MY drug, the drug that was invented for ME,the only drug I use, that keeps ME sane and helps ME function...Imitrex! It is now generic! Instead of paying $100.00 per month for 18 tablets (and that is with insurance!) I now will pay only $4.00 per month!!!! I am sooooo excited! This is huge! Now I don't have to feel guilty that I'm taking food out of my baby's mouth in order to have relief from a migraine! Wow, this is such good news!
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13 comments:

  1. Kristina P.April 8, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    That is a huge savings!

    I was so happy when my schizophrenia drugs went genaric.

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  2. wendyApril 8, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    WOW -- how expensive is that. Maybe a lobotomy would get rid of migraines---just thinking out loud.

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  3. TinApril 8, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    do the people on the streets know about you?

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  4. KimApril 9, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    We have a name for people like you at our hospital--drug seeker (just kidding). Glad to hear your suffering is now less expensive.

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  5. gigiApril 9, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    I So love it when great drugs go Generic!!!!! It really does count and really make my day. No wonder you are so happy, you have every right to be!
    Party On!


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  6. g.suzieApril 9, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Super!!!! Now if they would just start making generic botox, life would be all good. . .

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  7. LauraApril 9, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    I too am a migraine sufferer, but luckily I only get them once a month or so and ibuprofin does the trick for me. They are miserable!

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  8. JeppesensApril 9, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I am right there with you tauna! The day I found out it was going generic I wanted to hug the drug rep. The down side, no more samples. But for $4 a month, I think I can survive!!

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  9. R AllenApril 9, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks for commenting on my humble blog!

    So glad you are getting relief!
    I used to get awful migraines about once a month. I tried a lot of things to get rid of them and the only thing that worked was food combining.

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  10. CBApril 10, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I am glad you can have your migraines for less!! hee hee
    Seriously, medications can be so expensive that is great news!

    Have a Happy Easter!!

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  11. HilaryApril 11, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Tauna- I've got a quick medical question for you- We're in Texas right now and my ankles and feet have gotten decently swollen- I know this is relatively normal, but are there any warning signs I should watch for in case it gets bad? Also, do you know any tricks for minimizing it? Thanks!! Hilary

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  12. honeypiehorseApril 11, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Gosh that's a huge difference. I had no idea. . .

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  13. Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...April 11, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    First time reader and I love your blog!!
    You work at a hospital? God bless you for that. That's something that I could never do though I so greatly admire those brave souls like you who are there and ready when needed.
    I used to have migraines (a lil thing called the hys-to-rectomy helped mine tremendously) and I remember when Imitrex was first bring used. It helped me a great deal.
    Thanks for all of your info. I will definately be back. Have a great and happy Easter and......

    Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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