u/finderintheforest

I just finished my first (brand-name) pen, so I need to pick up a second pen this week. I’m hesitant to get the generic (Apotex) because of one post where two people said it did nothing for appetite/food noise. Idk why, but it’s making me anxious that the generic doesn’t work as well.

HAE tried the Apotex? I just don’t want to waste a month on a less effective medication after a really good start on the brand name. (I’m not weighing myself, but I can tell inflammation is WAY down, and my sleep is much, much better. No food noise, steadily low appetite, etc.)

Novo Nordisk has a discount coupon, but I don’t know how much it will reduce the cost at London Drugs.

TIA!

For those with extremely high astigmatism, 1) does Costco do high-cylinder prescription? And 2) if so, how is the cost compared to a local (not online) optician?

My glasses prescriptions have always cost about $1200 per lens because I had such severe astigmatism (cyl 6-9) as well as severe myopia. Thanks to cataract surgery, the myopia is reduced, and I’m hoping to get my next glasses at Costco.

Also, can I bring in frames or do I have to buy the frames from Costco?

I had cataract surgery and there was a minor complication, which means I can’t tolerate being in sunlight (for now), even with the big, clunky glasses.

But I’m desperate to get outside and move. Not a big hike, just a short, flat walk under trees.

Suggestions? TIA!