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Thursday, January 27, 2011 Patti Sydow asks

Q: I am suddenly forced to stop my Cymbalta cold turkey after over 2 years of taking it because of cost

I am on SS disability and have medicare A.B.& D.

My husband is now disabled due to an emergency quintuple heart bypass,he almost died and My prescriptions were always covered under his BC/BS he had through his job.Now I only have medicare D-Rx America.I was told today when i tried to renew my prescription at walgreens that it and my nexium were each going to cost at least 130.00.I have been on these meds for over 2 years and now am forced to suddenly drop them cold turkey.I am the only income and my disability is only 765.00 because of the 96.00 i pay for my medicare part b premium.Can you help me at all? Im really worried about dropping this med .i really need it and it helps me tremendously.Please help me!!!!

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
1/28/11 8:50pm

Patti

 

Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.

 

I am sorry you are having such a difficult time right now and hope that your husband continues to get well.

 

Most pharmaceutical companies have programs to help those that cannot afford their medications. You can contact Lilly Pharmaceuticals directly at Lilly Cares at 1-800-545-6962 to find out more about this program and whether you would qualify for medication assistance.

 

For more information: Free or Low Cost Medications

 

Eileen

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By Patti Sydow— Last Modified: 01/28/11, First Published: 01/27/11