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crimycarny

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2. I just got my antiseizure med from Canada today

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 06:27 PM

Aug 21

I take brand-name for my antiseizure medication as generics are not even close to being "equivalent", and vary wildly in active ingredient. The brand name of my medication in the US costs $640 per month, so 3 months would be $1920. I can get 3 months from Canada (brand name) for $128 total.

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Cost of meds in the usa: [View all] applegrove Aug 21 OP

ding. AllaN01Bear Aug 21 #1

I just got my antiseizure med from Canada today crimycarny Aug 21 #2

I have eye injections every 5/6 weeks. The total cost is $2800. My portion is $415 per injection. Joinfortmill Aug 21 #5

Just paid $110 for medication from Canada radical noodle Aug 21 #3

'"Yep 3auld6phart Aug 21 #4