How do you afford your medications?

I haven't started medication yet--I have to finish breastfeeding first. Our insurance has a $6,500 individual deductible and doesn't cover and medications. So if I decide to go down the medication route, idk how we will afford it. I'm seeing some people say that they're paying $400/month!

Which medications are cheaper? Are they less effective? Are there any programs that help cover the costs?

We make just a little too much for Medicaid assistance.

That's another fear--we have two kids. What do we do if they also have ADHD and need to be medicated in the future? We absolutely can't afford $1,200 a month in meds--or $800/month if I don't medicate to bring the cost down. Makes me worried that if I do try meds and I have to stop in the future for my girls that I will suffer more after knowing how I feel while on them.