Cheap but effective anti-depressant? (medication, sleep, insurance, Lexapro)

[MyronHarpoons]

I'm 20 years old and currently on my parents benefits, however that will cease as of next year. Since I will have to pay for my own meds, what is a cheap but effective anti-depressant/anti anxiety medication that I can take?

I am currently on 30mg of cipralex which comes up to about 200 something a month. I also take Trazadone mainly to help me sleep, which is much cheaper. Is Trazadone an effective anti-depressant on its own?

[Globe199]

Doesn't the ACA require insurance companies to cover you until age 26?

[MyronHarpoons]

Originally Posted by Globe199

Doesn't the ACA require insurance companies to cover you until age 26?

Only if I am enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

[willow wind]

No, you're still covered or should be. You don't have to be in school.

https://www.healthcare.gov/can-i-kee...-until-age-26/

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by MyronHarpoons

Cheap but effective anti-depressant?

Are you getting regular exercise?
Do you have an adult relationship?

[MyronHarpoons]

Originally Posted by willow wind

No, you're still covered or should be. You don't have to be in school.

https://www.healthcare.gov/can-i-kee...-until-age-26/

I live in Canada.

Originally Posted by MrRational

Are you getting regular exercise?
Do you have an adult relationship?

No, because im injured atm

No but looking

[georgia dem]

for crying out loud call your doctor
besides the anti depressants you are talking cost $4 dollars!!
go to Kroger or Wal mart

[Zen Dragonfly]

Originally Posted by georgia dem

for crying out loud call your doctor
besides the anti depressants you are talking cost $4 dollars!!
go to Kroger or Wal mart

OP is in Canada.

[MyronHarpoons]

Originally Posted by georgia dem

for crying out loud call your doctor
besides the anti depressants you are talking cost $4 dollars!!
go to Kroger or Wal mart

Please read properly.

[Pinkmani]

Lexapro?

I'm in the USA, it's $10 at the grocery store and $2 through the hospital.