One thing that you should know about me is that I don’t seem to be able to learn a lesson. I am writing this just a few weeks after my latest anxiety medication fail.
So, I had a good thing going on with my medications, no problems, good productivity, happy in life. But, I started looking for ways to cheap out. I found a pharmacy which would provide me cheaper versions of the medications I currently take from my hospital.
| Medication | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram 10mg (Half Dose) | Lexapro | Esidep |
| Risperidone 1mg (Half Dose) | Neuris | Risperidone GPO |
Basically I replaced my expensive medication with cheaper versions, with supposedly the exact same chemical composition, but at 1/4th the price. What could go wrong?
Lots.
Turns out, all medication are not created equal, even if the box says so.
The first night I switched meds, I had awful sleep and woke up the next morning with an altered mental state. I had a work-related argument the night before, so I thought it was related to that.
The second night, too, I slept awful. At this point, I started suspecting the meds, but decided to give it another try.
Luckily, I still had some of my old medication left. So I decided to do a series of experiments
- Third night I rolled back Escitalopram to Lexapro – No Joy
- Fourth night I rolled back both medications – Much joy
- Fifth & Sixth night, I did Esidep + Neuris – Much joy
Hence, I identified that the Risperidone generic version is no good. The next day, I went to the doctor and got my regular medication.
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Playing with medication like you play with iPads. Very bold and adventurous.
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