InsertWittyName
01-10-12, 10:26 PM
Yesterday my doctor (GP, not Psych) prescribed me 15mg generic Adderall XR. I was glad she started me off on a low dose and that it came in generic (poor college student). My problem is that I don't get enough hours out of it. The last two days I've gotten about 7 hours- so I have to chose between taking it for class or for homework. It is interim so my load is lighter, and I think I could get through the next couple weeks, but I don't know about the first week of the semester where I would have to get by like this. I can tell when I'm crashing and I get cranky and weird. I also have nausea in the afternoons which is more of an inconvenience than anything.
My next appointment is February 6th. What do I do- what exactly would you do in this situation?
When I go in for my next appointment do I ask for an IR "bump" for when the XR wears off, or do I ask to switch brands? She gave me the option between Concerta, Vyvanse, Strattera (non-stim), and the Adderall. I don't know which of those would be a next best option for me if I were to switch.
There's also the issue of cost- the generic was $30 and that's a 'one' drug with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The non-generics are tier 2 = more expensive. My mom helps me cover the cost, but I have enough setiernse not to make her help me pay $170 for meds. Do any of these have good programs that would help me cover some of the cost? I've never had to deal this extensively with my insurance company and pharmacies.
Maybe this is just my body adjusting and it will get better and I'm judging too soon. I'm probably just being paranoid, but the grades I get over the next few months (including this one) are really important for scholarships and research I'd like to apply for this summer.
Any feedback appreciated, but please keep in mind I'm kind of new to all of this!
My next appointment is February 6th. What do I do- what exactly would you do in this situation?
When I go in for my next appointment do I ask for an IR "bump" for when the XR wears off, or do I ask to switch brands? She gave me the option between Concerta, Vyvanse, Strattera (non-stim), and the Adderall. I don't know which of those would be a next best option for me if I were to switch.
There's also the issue of cost- the generic was $30 and that's a 'one' drug with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The non-generics are tier 2 = more expensive. My mom helps me cover the cost, but I have enough setiernse not to make her help me pay $170 for meds. Do any of these have good programs that would help me cover some of the cost? I've never had to deal this extensively with my insurance company and pharmacies.
Maybe this is just my body adjusting and it will get better and I'm judging too soon. I'm probably just being paranoid, but the grades I get over the next few months (including this one) are really important for scholarships and research I'd like to apply for this summer.
Any feedback appreciated, but please keep in mind I'm kind of new to all of this!