Where can I get free samples of singulair 4mg for kids?

Question

I have insurance, but right now i can't afford to buy the meds, but need them.......living paycheck to paycheck.

Answer 1

If you have a community hospital, free clinic or a pediatrician that you could call and perhaps talk to prior to going in: explain your situation and ask if they have any samples or would allow you to pay in payments. You sound like a wonderful parent to be searching for answers.

Answer 2

Singulair is a prescription asthma medication and is used for children who have asthma or alergies. Why not find out why they have asthma and see if you can clear that up.

In the latest National Asthma Education and Prevention Program clinical practice guidelines, leukotriene receptor antagonists, such as Singulair, were classified as ALTERNATIVE treatments for children with persistent asthma. INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS WERE THE USUAL PREFERRED THREATMENT, adding on a long-acting inhaled beta2-agonist for those with moderate or severe symptoms.
corticosteroids are an antifungal....
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/asthmamedicines/p/05_singulair.htm

http://www.respiratoryreviews.com/sep02/rr_sep02_asthmaguide.html

I would think though trying to buy prescription drugs over the internet would be illegal. Why not call your doctor, tell him your situation and ask if you can have some free samples?

Are there safety issues related to nasal inhaled steroids?
Multiple studies have shown that nasal inhaled steroids are safe and effective for adults and children 2 years of age and older.5,6,7 NASONEX® is a nasal inhaled steroid related to cortisol, a hormone produced naturally by the body, and when used as directed, is nonsedating and not addictive.1,4 Nasal inhaled steroids should not be confused with the effects associated with anabolic steroids, which are sometimes abused by athletes.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?retryCount=3&objectid=BBD5759D-4334-4DD4-9EC29CAA95A45281

If you still can't get help get to your county's clinic and ask for help.

Answer 3

Call PPA (Partnership for Prescription Assistance) they might help... or check with your child's doctor... they sometimes give samples... or call United Way First Call for Help (2-1-1 in most cities) and ask for free clinics.

Answer 4

Ask your pediatrician about it. They can usually give you some samples and let you know the side effects and if it is really appropriate for your kids.

Answer 5

In my home town, the doctors at the "urgent care" would give samples to people to save them money.

Answer 6

aren't we all, honey...


try calling the company that manufactures the products direct, and see if they can send you out a sample. chances are they will, just be super-friendly!

Answer 7

http://www.singulair.com/montelukast_sodium/singulair/hcp/asthma/connect_merck/index.jsp