Namenda For Ms

I have MS, for over 20 yrs come and go remission, Now my MS has total affect my brain as if I have Alzheimer (mild) also sometimes like Parkinsons. Have been on all of the MS meds, my doctors wants to try me on Namenda and my Gov't BC and BS will not cover it since I don't have Alzheimers , does any one know how i can see if the drug company can help me with the cost of this drug. I am completly disable can't not work due to the parts of the brain effected by my MS and I feel that I have nothing to lose by trying this drug. My doctor gave a sample pack but I think you need to take this drug for a time to see if any change. Thank you

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Hello Sandi! How are you? I am so sorry about what you're going through.

You could try a prescription savings card to see if it would help with the price of Namenda. They are free to use, you just put in your email address, and print the card to take to your pharmacy.

Many pharmacies will also check for you, and it never hurts to ask, because some states have special programs to help people who cannot afford the out of pocket cost of their medications.

As to your government provided insurance, have you checked to see if they have any way for you to request coverage for it? Most of them have a system in place that allows you to apply for coverage of needed medications.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of Namenda as possibly including nausea, dizziness, confusion, weight gain, cough, and pain.

Ref: Namenda Information

Is there anything I can help with?

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Have you applied for SSI or SSDI ? Go to the website below. If you do not qualify for Medicaid. You might qualify for help paying for insurance. Contact the pharmaceutical company and ask if they have a Patient Assistance Program. You can also go to their website. To find the pharmaceutical company. Look on a package of the samples your doctor gave you. The pharmaceutical company is listed there. Put the name of the pharmaceutical company in Google.

www.healthcare.gov

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