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I have type 2 bipolar disorder and its been unbearable. i'm either depressed or i'm so hyper i'm fighting my brain to calm down. i have no insurance for medicines. what shouldi do?

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There are options: This is a great question. There are older, effective medications for bipolar disorder that are much less expensive than the newer ones. Lithium is one example. Alternatively, many pharmaceutical companies have programs to help with the cost of medications that are based on income. Finally, some doctors or clinics have free samples of medications please ask your doctor about these alternatives.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't afford Tx: Patient assistance programs & pharmacy discount cards are available.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Assistance programs: I agree with dr. Wiener and other colleagues about patient assistance programs. For low or no cost medications, there is the partnership for prescription assistance at: https://www.Pparx.Org/ this is a portal for all kinds of medication programs from various drug companies. Your doctor may need to help fill out forms. Another is http://www.Needymeds.Org/ -- low lost clinics are there too.

Answered 7/6/2013

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