I've been on Invega for over a year and I love it, but my psych nurse was getting me free samples.

I'm switching providers due to insurance, and I'm guessing my new psychiatrist won't be able to get me free samples.

Invega would cost $300 a month. I am not eligible for assistance programs because I have insurance. (that $300 price is AFTER insurance).

So....my options are:

Risperdal, in generic form, for a super-cheap $4 copay. But when we tried this at a low dose, I went manic within days. Should I try it but at a higher dose? We panicked and just went back on the Invega, didn't play with the dose. Possible weight gain too.

Seroquel, about $50 a month - but it would make me very sleepy, and probably gain weight. I've worked so hard to lose this weight....I don't want to gain it all back. I already have issues waking up for work on time, I oversleep.

Saphris - about $80 a month

Geodon - about $100 a month

These are guesses at the prices because I don't know what dose I would need.

All other options are either non-formulary on my insurance (and thus expensive) or drugs I've already tried and will NOT take again (Zyprexa made me gain 80+ pounds.....Abilify made me highly suicidal).

My appointment is Friday (tomorrow) at 8:00 AM with the new psychiatrist.

I will let him be the professional and make the ultimate decision - but what would you choose, out of these options?