Preguntas frecuentes sobre Banzel
How much does Banzel cost without insurance?
The price of Banzel without insurance is $2,103.43, but your free SingleCare card can bring down your total to $101.50. If you do not have health insurance, you can use our Banzel coupons to save on this prescription drug at participating pharmacies.
How much does Banzel cost with insurance?
You'll have to check with your pharmacist or healthcare provider to calculate your copay with insurance coverage, as costs vary by health plan. With a SingleCare savings card, you could pay a discounted price of $101.50 on an Banzel prescription. This could be cheaper than your insurance. To compare Banzel prices, ask the pharmacist to run your discount card before you buy.
Does Medicare cover Banzel and how much does it cost?
Medicare typically covers Banzel and typically costs anywhere from $1340–$5960. SingleCare may be less expensive than Medicare. ask your pharmacist to check your SingleCare discount card to compare prices.
How to save on Banzel?
There are multiple ways Banzel patients can save money on their prescriptions. You can save on your Banzel cost by using a Banzel manufacturer coupon provided by Eisai Inc. Eligible patients may pay no more than $25 per monthly prescription with savings of up to $275 per month.
You may also save on your Banzel prescription through Rx Outreach Medications and Eisai, both Banzel patient assistance providers. You can contact this program for additional information. You can also benefit from huge discounts on your Banzel prescription when you use our free SingleCare coupon card. Our customers typically save more by doing so.
Is there a generic of Banzel?
Banzel is manufactured by Eisai Inc. The generic version of Banzel is rufinamide.
What is Banzel?
Banzel is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a severe form of childhood epilepsy). Banzel is indicated for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. This prescription drug belongs to the dibenzazepine anticonvulsants drug class and is thought to work by acting on the sodium channels in the brain which carry excessive electrical charges that may cause seizures.
Before taking Banzel let your doctor know if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or a history of depression, mental illness, or suicidal thoughts or actions. Based on your current state of health and medical history, your doctor will decide if this drug is right for you. More than likely, your doctor will not recommend Banzel for you if you have a genetic heart rhythm disorder called "Short QT syndrome"; or severe liver disease.
It should be noted that Banzel can make your hormonal birth control less effective. If you do not want to become pregnant while taking this drug, use other forms of birth control like condoms or diaphragm with spermicide. If you do become pregnant while taking Banzel then inform your doctor immediately. Your pregnancy will have to be monitored to determine the effects of Banzel during pregnancy.
What are the side effects of Banzel?
The most common side effects of Banzel include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, or feeling tired.
More serious side effects can include loss of balance or coordination, trouble walking, or worsening or increased seizures. If you experience one or more of these side effects, stop taking Banzel, and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak to your doctor for medical advice about other side effects you can encounter. Apart from talking to your doctor, you can also report side effects to the FDA.
