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I need to cease my medications lisinopril levothyroxine and amitriptyline. i have zero refills remaining and cannot afford a doctor in my area, how can i best minimize the effects of stopping (i cannot afford a doctor visit?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Social Services: Please contact the Dept of Social Services in your area. You may be eligible for programs that will provide no cost or low cost care. No need to yell with all caps. You were prescribed these medications for a reason... you really should not stop them and throw caution into the wind. All the best...

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Answered 2/8/2021

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A member asked:

I need to cease my medications lisinopril levothyroxine and amitriptyline. i have zero refills remaining and cannot afford a doctor in my area, how can i best minimize the effects of stopping (i cannot afford a doctor visit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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