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soldierant

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17. So sorry. I take meds for the same two conditions,

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jul 22, 2025, 08:46 PM

Jul 2025

but my two meds do not remotely resemble each other. In fact, all my meds are pretty much very different in appearance. Not that that is an excuse for the pharmacy - it isn't. That was criminal carelessness. But in your position, I'd be talking with my doctor about getting a different drug, or maybe even a different generic, for one or the other of them, so I could see very fast if this happened - just for self-preservation.

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I'm going to the ER... update.... [View all] FirstLight Jul 2025 OP

Healing vibes to you! Are you ok? SheltieLover Jul 2025 #1

Wish you the best! Kaleva Jul 2025 #2

Glad you have a friend with you Easterncedar Jul 2025 #3

Sending positive vibes for your full recovery from this insane situation NoSheep Jul 2025 #4

Oh my gosh! Beast vibes and hopes FirstLight irisblue Jul 2025 #5

Feel better SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2025 #6

Good luck MustLoveBeagles Jul 2025 #7

Best place to be to deal with the medication screw up. My thoughts are with you. Nevilledog Jul 2025 #8

I am glad you made that decision, but in all honesty tavernier Jul 2025 #9

Yeah I agree and I am not letting this one go easily FirstLight Jul 2025 #25

Hope you get some answers and will be ok. ED Evolve Dammit Jul 2025 #10

Glad you had a friend to help you. Please keep us posted... Marie Marie Jul 2025 #11

Please do let us know how you're doing! calimary Jul 2025 #12

Sending good vibes your way. Please keep us posted when you can. We care. MLAA Jul 2025 #13

Sending positive energy and prayers. Jay25 Jul 2025 #14

Really glad you are going to the ER. Dem2theMax Jul 2025 #15

Hope they sort it out malaise Jul 2025 #16

So sorry. I take meds for the same two conditions, soldierant Jul 2025 #17

Well that's the thing cymbalta looks nothing like amlodipine FirstLight Jul 2025 #26

OMG yes Amlodipine is one that I take soldierant Jul 2025 #32

It's what friends are for. High hopes that you'll be cared for well enough to ancianita Jul 2025 #18

Hope you're doing okay Picaro Jul 2025 #19

Dear FirstLight, I hope you feel better soon. MIButterfly Jul 2025 #20

Sending prayers as is my practice. hamsterjill Jul 2025 #21

Thank you for the update FirstLight. irisblue Jul 2025 #22

I will get my cane out for walking if I need it that's a good idea FirstLight Jul 2025 #27

eek. been in the e r many times myself. AllaN01Bear Jul 2025 #23

The ER is *NEVER* pleasant Mossfern Jul 2025 #24

I hope all will be well. I am glad you had a friend go with you. Positive thoughts on the way LoisB Jul 2025 #28

For those of you that missed the update FirstLight Jul 2025 #29

I hope being this late seeing this; you Are Asleep...some roller coaster of effects, and emotions!... electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #30

Hey FirstLight, I feel better reading that you're home and safe calimary Jul 2025 #31