Posted by krazy kat on May 22, 2002, at 14:47:39
In reply to Re: concerta - prescription problem... » krazy kat, posted by Ritch on May 22, 2002, at 14:22:33
Mitch:
That's not a bad idea at all. I can't figure out how quickly the ritalin goes through my system - it seems slow in the morning (I need at least 10 mg to get up), then faster, then slower, then faster. So I don't get to sleep until 1:00 am or so, even if I take the last 5 mg. of 20 mg. by early afternoon.
I get weepy as it wears off too. And I over react to things. I am so hopeful that won't happen with the Concerta.
Concerta price - it was going to be around $250.00 for 90 days, BUT I'm not certain if that was with insurance covering some of the first 30 days. I believe it was. So, 18 mg. tablets, one a day...let's see if I can do this anymore...$2.70 a pill. Is that expensive? I don't even know...
I have been drinking a beer or glass of wine when the ritalin goes too far the other way, when I get paranoid and anxious. Obviously not the best solution, but one drink does solve the jitters. And, luckily, when on Depakote, I don't desire more than a drink or two. Of course, I could not do this if I were at an office.
So, hopefully the Concerta will offer an even solution.
Here's a link with cost info:
http://www.medletter.com/freedocs/metadate.pdf
$73.13 for 30 days supply of 36 mg according to it.
And here's a person who says:
"My concerta 180 count was $416."!!!!! (Added the !!! for effect. :)). That was 2 36 mg. tabs a day -- http://www.healthboards.com/add/2435.html
- kk
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