
Mar 18, 2020, 12:09 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
Hi Miss Laura. I think many of us are in your situation. My state in the US started a lockdown before Scotland. It's been a few days for many (not all). Luckily, my husband can easily work from home and has, at times, in the past. He's been home since mid last week.
I had a video session with my therapist yesterday. I was nervous about it, but it turned out fine. It was through a secure site specifically designed for healthcare-related video sessions. Not a Skype or Whatsapp. I will likely continue them weekly, until she or I decide it's OK to meet face-to-face again. As for my psychiatrist, I have not heard anything from him. I have an appointment with him scheduled for next Wednesday.
I need my psychiatrist to print out a prescription for me for Klonopin (a benzo/controlled substance). I switched pharmacies recently and they can't transfer that one. If we don't meet face-to-face, I still need him to print it out and get it to me somehow. He can call in any refills for the others. Really, Klonopin is the only one I am concerned about. I could have withdrawal if I run out. I had refills left on the old prescription at the old pharmacy. If they remain active there, I might get it there, but I'd have to pay 100% since that pharmacy is officially "out of network" as of April 1st. Hopefully it wouldn't be that expensive. I'd be at the mercy of that particular pharmacy, as far as price. I'll try to get Ativan filled there today, since that might still be possible, and covered. I think this will work out, but it is an example of a potentially dangerous issue because of COVID 19.
Stay safe. We'll get through this.
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Birdie, you have to have a klonopin refill! Somehow...without it, not only will you have severe withdrawal, but you can have seizures. Klonopin is the only drug with withdrawals worse than heroin.
Klonopin is a less expensive med than most psych meds. When I had to pay full price for it, it cost between $23 and $40.
btw, my pdoc has refilled Klonopin electronically.
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