Posted by viridis on January 23, 2003, at 23:52:24
In reply to Re: What's Best?, posted by hildi on January 23, 2003, at 22:27:55
Hi Hildi,
You mentioned that you'd like to try Neurontin, but can't afford the high cost. It's kind of a hit-or-miss drug; I take it, and I'm really not sure whether it does anything any more. But it might be worth a try -- some people find it relaxing, and I definitely did right at the beginning.
Re: cost issues: Neurontin should be generic very soon (its patent has expired but the company is stalling the generics with lawsuits). It's already generic in Canada, and you can buy it online for about half of what it costs here. You must have a prescription from your doctor, you send it to one of the Canadian pharmacies, and their doctors check with your doctor. I haven't done this myself, but my understanding is that it's perfectly legal (so I'm pretty sure I'm not violating any terms of this site).
For example, check www.crossborderpharmacy.com. 100 100 mg pills is about $31, 100 300 mg is about $68, 100 400 mg is $78, and so on (plus $15 shipping). The costs get quite a bit lower with larger quantities.
This is just a suggestion (and I think your doctor has to agree), but it might be a way to try this med or others without breaking your budget. I must emphasize that I'm not an expert on the legalities of importing drugs, but this appears to be legitimate and a very useful service -- certainly, a lot of people are doing this. Canada has very high standards for prescription drugs, and most of the meds you get from these sites are identical to what's sold in the U.S.
Good luck!
Viridis
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