is phasing it in over the next month. I'm only taking 10 mg. for this week. Next week, will be on 20 mg. for 2 weeks. Then, up to 30 mg. and will stay there. I am supposed to be phasing out the risperdal at the same time. Lessening doses each week for the next month while the abilify is building up. Cross-tapering they call it. However, I've reached my coverage limit on my medicare part D the prescription coverage. Now, I have to pay full price for all prescriptions. My pdoc said if I can't get the risperdal, just go ahead and take the samples of the abilify how he said--building up slowly. He said I might have some symptoms though. I really hope not. I do feel different already. I'm going to apply for a medical card from the state on Mon. I don't even know how much my prescription for abilify will cost. Hundreds of dollars a month I'm sure. Aren't they all? When they told me $445.00 for the risperdal at the pharmacy a couple of days ago, I nearly hit the floor! When it was covered, I only paid like $3.00 per month for it. I didn't even want this stupid part D coverage. They signed me up for it automatically. Last year, it was great, but this, really throws a monkey wrench into things. I sure hope things don't get as bad as they were a few months ago with the symptoms. I had finally started feeling like myself again. Pray for me.

peace and love
Cgirl