These meds are available in the UK, if not under the NHS then under private
medical practice. (The UK is not a Third World country and just about every
is available ~ albeit at a cost.) Treatment under private practice may be
prohibitively expensive, unless one has private medical insurance which you
may be unable to purchase if you have a PRE-EXISTING condition. See if you
can extend your existing medical insurance to cover the UK. If not, you may
have to talk to your psych to give you a prescription so that you can "stock
up" now for later.

On 9/11/05, KC <krincollins@...> wrote:
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> I'm 40, single, female & bipolar (dx'd in 2001). I live in Virginia
> (in the States) now, but January '06, after a work permit pending is
> processed & hopefully approved, I'm moving to start a new career and to
> live in Hampshire with a very good friend (probably much more, but
> proximity precludes presumption). The move is 'on' enough that today I
> shipped all my photographs to him via the 'slow boat'.
>
> So now comes the scary part. How will I manage my BP disorder
> transferring from US healthcare where my private insurance affords me
> the luxury of taking Abilify (aripiprazole) and Lexapro (escitalopram
> oxalate)?? Does anyone know if these drugs are in use in the UK?
> Abilify is kind of expensive, I think. Anyone know if National Health
> will support my continued use of these meds until circumstances allow
> private insurance? It has taken me 4 years to find a combination that
> both works, and has me able to not only NOT GAIN weight, but also
> slowly lose it. And I'm frightened of a transition period again,
> especially during a new relationship!
>
> Other suggestions? I hope this group will be helpful in what faces me
> in coming weeks and months. Thanks! - Krin
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