[toyL]

About a month ago my private neurologist gave me a 4-week "sample" pkg of Azilect--2-weeks of .5mg, and 2-weeks of 1mg. He also wrote me script for 1-yr. Great news is that I've noticed NO side-effects. Good news, to date (5th week), is that it does seem to be helping somewhat. I hope to see more improvement over the next few weeks.
I called the pharmacy to see how much a thirty-day supply (thirty, 1mg tabs) would cost me with only Medicare as "insurance". Answer was $500. WOW!--$500 for 30 whole MILLIGRAMS. Of course, I cannot afford it, so, a couple of days ago, I went back to the doc and picked up another 6 weeks of "free" samples.
I'm in Indiana, and was wondering what others around the world are paying for a one-month prescription of 1mg/day? Many thanks.

[toyL]

I've been reviewing posts, here, some dating back to 2006. I see that much of the discussion is about "neuro-protectiveness & slowing the progression of PD". My doc made no mention of either of these. He simply stated that the drug would "help/aid" my body's use of the sinemet I am taking (3-4 tabs of 25/100 regular).

[soccertese]

Originally Posted by toyL

About a month ago my private neurologist gave me a 4-week "sample" pkg of Azilect--2-weeks of .5mg, and 2-weeks of 1mg. He also wrote me script for 1-yr. Great news is that I've noticed NO side-effects. Good news, to date (5th week), is that it does seem to be helping somewhat. I hope to see more improvement over the next few weeks.
I called the pharmacy to see how much a thirty-day supply (thirty, 1mg tabs) would cost me with only Medicare as "insurance". Answer was $500. WOW!--$500 for 30 whole MILLIGRAMS. Of course, I cannot afford it, so, a couple of days ago, I went back to the doc and picked up another 6 weeks of "free" samples.
I'm in Indiana, and was wondering what others around the world are paying for a one-month prescription of 1mg/day? Many thanks.

i had a company that installed RX filling systems and contacted one of my former pharmacy customers to get their cost for 30 azilect - $430/30. it's expensive.
TEVA does have patient assistance programs based on your income. if you still can't afford it i think you can appeal to them because of medical necessity but i think that requires your neuro to tell them you have to have it, you've tried every other option. I don't take it, this is all 2nd hand. i have a friend on it, $275 copay.

Selegilene is another option but usually more side affects, it's been around for a long time, irreversible MAO-B inhibitor, i think it's a modified amphetamine. i took it, stopped because i think it increased ringing in one ear and i was dealing with high blood pressure, also might have caused some back muscle pain.

my neuro hasn't recommended either to me but i also can't afford it, can get free samples for awhile but not anxious to start a drug that i might have to stop. might try selegiline again, normal dosage is 5mg twice a day. it's not that cheap either..

you aren't taking that much sinemet, why not just increase the dosage? you can buy the 250mg tabs, split them and take 125mg 3-4 times a day. i think their cost isn't a lot greater than the 25/100.

[Tupelo3]

Originally Posted by soccertese

TEVA does have patient assistance programs based on your income. if you still can't afford it i think you can appeal to them because of medical necessity but i think that requires your neuro to tell them you have to have it, you've tried every other option
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Teva also has a $75/month coupon which is available for anyone.

[toyL]

Originally Posted by soccertese

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Selegilene is another option but usually more side affects, it's been around for a long time, irreversible MAO-B inhibitor, i think it's a modified amphetamine. i took it, stopped because i think it increased ringing in one ear and i was dealing with high blood pressure, also might have caused some back muscle pain.
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you aren't taking that much sinemet, why not just increase the dosage? you can buy the 250mg tabs, split them and take 125mg 3-4 times a day. i think their cost isn't a lot greater than the 25/100.

My wife looked into Teva discount, but it is apparently tied to state aid (Medicaid Indiana) qualification. I'm not eligible--by about $200/mo too much "income"--SSDI and 20% VA disability.
I tried selegilene (deprenyl)--had to stop due to side effects. As for the sinemet, I've increased & decreased over the years, since 1996 at age 34. Not too long ago, I cut back due to bad dyskenesia.
Thanks very much.