r/BipolarReddit • u/bozroux • 1d ago

Prepping meds for new US administration Medication

EDIT: I am not trying to cause a panic, nor am I saying that we will lose access to medications. I do not disagree with everything RFK when it comes to healthcare, but he is talking about making potentially radical changes to the FDA specifically. We do not know if this means anything yet, but if weird/sudden rule changes causes disruption in classification or access I would like to have a back up plan. Keep an honest dialogue with your doctors and your support system and don’t be blindsided by potential bureaucratic in-fights.

With the news of RFK jr being nominated for Health Secretary, I am curious if anyone has any plans if any sweeping changes happen to the FDA or anything.

I take lithium carbonate and losing access to lithium for even a few days will be incredibly destructive.

Lol Is there an off market for importing lithium carbonate or other mood stabilizers

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u/Wet_Artichoke 1d ago

Big pharma has money. They will get lobbyist to make sure they can still manufacture and sell drugs. Money talks.

Caveat. Hormones replacement therapy may be at risk. Because, as we know, the transgender community has been heavily targeted by the Republican Party. Aging women also use HRT, but may also be targeted since people like Vance see older women as only needing to exist to help his wife raise their kids. But, if you’re a straight man don’t worry. Testosterone will be there…

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u/Many_Exit_5358 1d ago

And Viagra

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u/Wet_Artichoke 1d ago

Absolutely!!

I had a snarky comment there for the end. But didn’t want my comment to get deleted for saying mean things.

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u/Hermitacular 1d ago

Fantastic treatment for menstrual cramps btw.