Affordable HIV Meds In US

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no health insurance- no income- cant afford meds

Hi Dr. Bob,I am a student in alot of debt who has no health insurance. I cant afford hiv meds. I see combivir costs $800 alone for a months supply. How can i survive this diagnosis? With no health insurance and meds?Scared Student...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,WHOA! Slow down a minute, scared student, and take a couple of big cleansing yoga breaths, OK? Go ahead. We'll wait. There, don't you feel better?Fist off, are you HIV positive? Have you been tested and has that test been confirmed?... Read more »

can't afford meds even with insurance!

i have been dealing with being HIV positive for around 20 years. stayed in a working arena where i... Read more »

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U. »

Considering lapband, but scared of changing meds do to affordability

My ID doc has approved the lapband for me, but no one nor websites have clearly stated if one... Read more »

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Where to fill prescriptions affordably

Posted by joejoe, 1 Reply

I have been doing some research for a family member who is HIV-positive about where to get medication without going bankrupt. I came across a new website www.1800USAVERX.com that has promise.

Has anyone seen this one? It looks pretty good great... Read more »

Cost of HIV meds!

Posted by spadude64, 2 Replies

Luckily, I have medical insurance but I asked my pharmacist how much my meds cost and he told me 13 thousand dollars a year!
I was shocked to hear that since I am only taking Sustiva and combivir.
We, who are HIV positive need to be out there... Read more »

Bored with MEDS + HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Anybody bored with MEDS, HIV, and the rest of this SHYT.

Who wants to find a SUNNY local, to spend are last days, no matter how long or short.

Lets move to MEXICO. Its cheap, get a nice place, and live peacefully until we meet our maker.

Whenever he... Read more »

Free Hiv meds(generic) in Malaysia and Thailand?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does anyone knows what types of drug are available over there? I've done some googling and apparently both Malaysia as well Thailand are dispensing Hiv medications for free over there (generic). Read more »

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