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Jul 03, 2012 at 08:58 PM
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I was on divalproex before and now my doctor wants to add it to my cocktail. This time though I noticed on the sheet you get from the drugstore that they recommend you get a medic alert bracelet.
I've never heard of this before has anyone else? |
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Jul 03, 2012 at 09:01 PM
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No. I was on depakote but that was about 2006.
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Jul 04, 2012 at 12:03 AM
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I thought about getting one but med changes happen so frequently it's not worth it but now that you mention it I should put my dx. and mood stabilizer. I think it's cheaper doing the by engraving machine.
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Jul 04, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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I think a medic alert bracelet is a great idea. The details of your meds could always be carried on a card on your person. That way med changes aren't an issue...
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Jul 04, 2012 at 12:26 AM
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I used to wear one that said "takes Multiple medications" and kept an up to date list in my purse. If your bracelet comes with a card for your purse, xerox the card a few times and that way you can change meds on it as often as you need.
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Jul 04, 2012 at 09:26 AM
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Go to the medic Alert website. If I interpreted it correctly, you can update your meds on their site and doctors, etc can look it up online. They also have lots of styles of bracelets at all different prices. I am thinking about getting one too. I haven't heard of advice to get one when on depakote, but I take that and so many other meds.
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Jul 04, 2012 at 09:39 AM
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I was thinking about getting one got a sheet about it at CVS Pharmacy. Its better in price than the companies I found online.
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Jul 05, 2012 at 08:38 AM
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I was on Depakote for months and never heard of that...
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Jul 05, 2012 at 10:24 AM
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I really should for lamictal because it I miss 2 days my pdoc wants me to start back at 25 mg and work back up.
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Jul 05, 2012 at 05:11 PM
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Jul 05, 2012 at 08:38 PM
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