# My brain! It is WORKING! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 9, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275 "2019-04-09T12:56:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/1 "2019-04-09T12:56:55Z")
Some of it is the Abilify they started me on first day in the hospital. It’s aptly named because I didn’t know I was getting it but immediately started feeling more able. But some seems to be down to the antibiotics they gave me–no longer having the detritus of a very long term, low grade infection clogging my bloodstream would help, I suppose. Anyway, I just wanted to celebrate for a moment. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/2 "2019-04-09T13:25:57Z")
You didn’t know you were getting it? How’s that happen? ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/3 "2019-04-09T13:27:32Z")
My son was on Abilify for a long time. Good stuff but crazy expensive if you don’t have the insurance. Plus it works as a Harry Potter spell. Feel best. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/4 "2019-04-09T14:56:37Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > You didn’t know you were getting it? > > How’s that happen? They might’ve told me, but i’ve been like a zombie for months. Crazy expensive is true. A medicaid shrink gave me a week of samples. I said, “That’s great! how do I get more?” “It is $1000 per month, but medicaid won’t cover it because it’s too expensive.” “Doc, I’m unemployed and on medicaid. You, sir, are working for medicaid but seem unclear what all that means, but one thing is that I DON’T HAVE $1000 PER MONTH!” Asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malleus_incus_stapes/32/3293_2.png) [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/5 "2019-04-09T16:21:19Z")
Good for you! Brain fog is absolutely terrifying. Are you one of those lucky people who doesn’t get Abilify’s side effects? ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/6 "2019-04-09T16:51:05Z")
So, I googled Abilify and found a $5 discount card from them. Woo-effin-hoo. $5 against $1000 per month. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/7 "2019-04-09T16:55:05Z")
It is ALIVE!! You sound better DZ, you got some optimism there. Recovery sucks when it starts, then looks better as the end comes into focus. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/8 "2019-04-09T17:23:03Z")
Let’s see: > [@Medical Editor:John P. Cunha](#): > > Last reviewed on [RxList11/6/2018](https://www.rxlist.com/abilify-side-effects-drug-center.htm) > > Abilify (aripiprazole) is apsychotropic drug(antipsychotic) that alters brain chemical activity used to treatschizophrenia,mania, depression, bipolar disorders, autistic disorder, and some irritable behavior disorders.GenericAbilify is not available in the U.S., but is available in other countries under the name aripiprazole. Ah, nice to see someone else is working in my Grand Unified Theory of Mental Illness. > [@](#): > > Common side effects of Abilify include: > > [ul] > [li]dizziness[/li][li]lightheadedness[/li][li]drowsiness[/li][li]weakness[/li][li]lightheadedness[/li][li]nausea[/li][li]vomiting[/li][li]stomach upset[/li][li]tiredness[/li][li]excesssalivaordrooling[/li][li]chokingor trouble swallowing[/li][li]blurred vision[/li][li]headache[/li][li]anxiety[/li][li]weight gain[/li][li]drowsiness[/li][li]sleep problems (insomnia)[/li][li]constipation[/li][/ul] Or a typical Tuesday. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/9 "2019-04-09T17:29:36Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > So, I googled Abilify and found a $5 discount card from them. Woo-effin-hoo. $5 against $1000 per month. The generic is legal in Canada so Northwest Pharmacy has it for lots less. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/10 "2019-04-09T17:46:56Z")
I’ve had people treat me with derision because I wholeheartedly believe in Universal Health Care. _sigh_ Contact the manufacturer and see if they offer “scholarships.” (or whatever the Hell they call it) ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/11 "2019-04-09T18:07:15Z")
Thank goodness. I like all my _heroes_ to have working brains.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/12 "2019-04-09T19:04:51Z")
I just came back to say “Try a Canadian mail order pharmacy” because that’s what we had to do for a while until we got the health insurance. But I see you’re all over it. Still, I get a post count. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/13 "2019-04-09T19:40:11Z")
Try [goodrx.com](http://goodrx.com). I just looked and the prices in my area are much, much, much lower than a thousand a month. Glad you’re feeling better! ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/14 "2019-04-10T01:40:37Z")
Good on yer DZ, May the Mistress Luck smile upon you in your quest for meds. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/15 "2019-04-10T02:07:43Z")
What luck? I’ve used NW Pharmacy for years. Visa and MC are making it difficult, but not impossible. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/16 "2019-04-10T03:25:22Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > So, I googled Abilify and found a $5 discount card from them. Woo-effin-hoo. $5 against $1000 per month. It’s not $5 off. It’s discounted to $5 per month. (So, why don’t they just lower the price? UUURRRGGHHHHH. That said, when I worked at the grocery store pharmacy, getting un(der)insured patients set up with things like that was one of the most rewarding things about the job.) ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/17 "2019-04-10T03:47:48Z")
I’m glad you’re feeling better. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Iggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iggy/32/3364_2.png) [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/18 "2019-04-10T11:27:53Z")
FDA has approved generics of Abilify (aripiprazole). Since 2015, [so says JAMA](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2300582). The [Florida based mail order pharmacy](https://www.mailmyprescriptions.com/nsearch/?q=abilify) I use sells generic aripiprazole for 25 to 37 cents per pill, depending on dose. Sounds like it might be worth checking if generics would work for you. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/19 "2019-04-10T12:27:56Z")
thanks! And my daughter, “a licensed pharmacy staff member,” can order it for me! ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275/20 "2019-04-10T13:54:36Z")
FTR, $0.30/pill beats the hell out of $30.00/pill. I feel better, but not thirty bucks better. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-brain-it-is-working/832275.md?page=2)