Affordable HIV Meds In US

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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 could get public assistance due to my range of income. i decided to try and reach higher, get into management and better myself.I have had to fight...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

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Assuming that it is the HIV medications that are too expensive for you, you should contact the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) in your state to see if your current income is low enough to provide some assistance. Your local AIDS Service... Read more »

affording meds

I am HIV+ and a prominent local figure, having acquired the infection in a freak accident involving... Read more »

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. »

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... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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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, 2 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 »

HIV meds and Depression meds?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello. I have known of my positive status for two years now. I was put on Epivir, Viread, and Sustiva in February of 2004. My labs are good, and I feel great, as my viral load is almost undetectable. This summer I have had some problems with... Read more »

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