Preguntas frecuentes sobre Axona
How much does Axona cost without insurance?
You will pay an average of $107.81 for Axona without insurance, but only $109.58 with a SingleCare Axona coupon.
How much does Axona cost with insurance?
Axona copay costs may vary greatly depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Axona costs $109.58, so you should ask your pharmacist to compare your SingleCare price with your insurance Axona copay. A SingleCare savings card typically saves you up to 80% off on your prescription drugs, which may be lower than your copay.
Does Medicare cover Axona and how much does it cost?
Axona is usually not covered by Medicare prescription drug plans. For Medicare patients lacking Axona coverage, consider bringing your SingleCare Axona coupon to your pharmacist. With a SingleCare discount card, the price of Axona could be just $109.58 for 2, 15 packet boxes.
Is there a generic of Axona?
Axona is a brand-name prescription drug, but the active ingredient, caprylic triglyceride, is available in lower-priced coconut milk and coconut oil.
What is Axona?
Axona is a prescription supplement that treats dementia (confusion) in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The active ingredient in Axona, caprylic triglyceride, is found in coconut oil, which has been used as an alternative medication for Alzheimer's patients. Caprylic triglyceride is a fat that is broken down into ketones in the body. It is believed that brain cells that no longer can use glucose for energy because of Alzheimer's might be able to use ketones instead, increasing brain activity and cognition.
Axona has not been approved by the FDA as effective or safe in treating dementia in Alzheimer's patients.
What are the side effects of Axona?
While not a complete list, the most common side effects of Axona are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gas, indigestion, headache, runny nose, and high blood pressure. Because of the underlying condition, mental and mood changes due to Axona are difficult to identify. Allergic reactions are rare, but watch for rash, itching, hives, or wheezing and discontinue Axona if you suspect an allergic reaction.
