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dianamarie123
12/12/08
dianamarie123
Topics:Maxalt

I am really, really confused and I am looking for answers.  My migranes have become so painful that I have ended up in the ER at least 12 times this year.  I have no insurance my medical bills are enough to give me a migrane and I just called on a medication that is working Maxalt.  When I called to get a price it was over $300.00 for only 15 pills! I need advice. 

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dianamarie,

 

Most of the pharmaceutical companies have patient assistance programs to provide free medications to patients with no insurance who meet their income guidelines. Those guidelines are pretty generous. Try going to www.pparx.org to check on all of your medications. You list all of them on the site, and it will tell you which ones have programs you qualify for. It will then even take you through the process to fill out the application forms and print them. You then take them to your doctor for his or her signature and send them in.

 

On another note... You said that you've been in the ER at least 12 times this year. Anyone who has more than three Migraines a month needs to be taking something for prevention. There's growing evidence that Migraine is a progressive brain disease. A recent study showed that Migraines can cause brain damage, and that people with three or more Migraines a month are more susceptible to this damage. For more information, see Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease? and Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage.

 

There are now over 100 medications and supplements that can be used for Migraine and headache prevention. The frustration of trying to find what works for us can make it seem as if we've tried it all, but with so many possible preventives, it's literally impossible to have tried them all. See Migraine preventive medications - too many options to give up! for more information.

 

If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.

 

Yes, I know you don't have insurance to cover your doctor expenses. No, I don't have an answer for that problem. Dianamarie, I wish I DID have an answer to that. I've been there myself and know how very difficult that makes everything. I can only tell you how I managed, which was to budget very strictly to get the money together for doctors.

 

I know you're going through a rough time. If you'd like some additional support, come join our discussion forum. You'll need to register again once there because it's a separate membership database, but you can use the same member name, email address, and password that you used here. You can find our forum at http://forums.healthcentral.com/discussion/migraine/forums.

 

Hoping this helps,

Teri

darla79
Friday, July 17, 2009

Hi,

 

Im in the same boat as you. No insurance and migraines.

 

I discovered Maxalt about 8 years ago. It was like a dream come true! Maxalt ALWAYS works for me but affording it is another thing. If you go to Merck.com, which is the company who makes Maxalt there is a form you can download and fill out and your doctor fills out and you will receive FREE if not discounted Maxalt! I know because it worked for me.

If you dont qualify, then you can fax your prescription to the Canada Online Pharmacy and they sell GENERIC Maxalt for HALF the cost with very reasonable shipping. It will take 4 to 6 wks to get your order but it will be half the cost and work just as good as the brand name.

Trust me I know what Im talkin about here. Headaches SUCK! And Ive had alot of 'em till I found this miracle drug!

Best of luck............

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