I applied for assistance with the Exelon Patch for my 91-year-old husband, who has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. It was denied on the basis that we have drug insurance. We do not. They sent us forms to fill out to appeal. It has about 4 options. One is go to the VA and one asks about our income and other hard-to-answer questions. I am trying to decide which option to take. I described it a little to my husband and he said I do not need that. Does anyone know whether it does any good… read more
My mom's side effects was flu like symptoms. She threw up and was feverish. We tried this a half dozen times and after she was completely off it she turned into my mom again. Also the patch had to be soaked off or you'll rip their thin skin off. Extremely expensive but we tried it over 6+ years ago.
Thank you! I needed to know that. Well, as you mentioned, that was 8 years ago; perhaps they have improved it more by now. I still am waiting to learn whether we will received assistance with the costs. Thank you for the information.