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Generic Topamax
Tue, 11/07/2006 - 09:28Topic: Medication Issues
Does anyone know if there will be an generic brand of Topamax coming out any time in the near future? My daughter (21) has gotten great results from the brand Topamax but her new insurance won't pay for it so she's just stopped using it. She has focal seizures but also uses this to control her migraines. Needless to say her headaches have gotten out of control. I had read somewhere (but can't remember where) that a generic Topamax will be on the market sometime in the near future. If anyone has any information on this or knows where I can go to find out, please respond. Thanks for any help.
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Re: Re: Generic Topomax came out in
Submitted by eliciaholly on Mon, 2006-11-13 - 21:41
I don't know if this helps you or not but I also use topamax and I couldn't afford to take it in the dosage that the doctor prescribed so I contacted the Ortho McNeil company that makes Topamax and they have a drug assistance program that if you qualify for they will send you the medicine for FREE. I get my medication for free now and am able to take the needed dosage for my seizures. without this help, I would have been lost as we didn't have any insurance. If you make below a certain income and qualify it's a great way to get this medication. Together RX is also a great place to get a discount on the medication. this was where i went before i went to ortho mcNeil. Hope this helps you a little and best of luck
Re: Generic Topomax came out in
Submitted by jen-court on Wed, 2008-09-24 - 19:48
I myself get really bad migraines and my doctor put me on topamax. I have insurance but only have part time benefits and does not cover many of my medications and i can not afford my medication and would like to get the information on getting my medication cheeper if not free. Would greatly appreciate it. Thank you Carrie
Re: Generic Topomax came out in
Submitted by choltz on Thu, 2009-10-08 - 10:48
if you get no where from the drug company's 800 line go to this web site
/www.needymeds.org/
I refer a lot of my clients there. I work with a disability advocacy group and a lot of the families I work with have no insurance and need numerous medications to manage their health. you can look up each drug by name and get information on the programs for free or reduced cost meds. best of luck!
-C
if you get no where from the drug company's 800 line go to this web site
/www.needymeds.org/
I refer a lot of my clients there. I work with a disability advocacy group and a lot of the families I work with have no insurance and need numerous medications to manage their health. you can look up each drug by name and get information on the programs for free or reduced cost meds. best of luck!
-C