Chloral Hydrate Coupons & Prices

Chloral Hydrate FAQs

How much does Chloral Hydrate cost without insurance?

Chloral Hydrate is no longer available in the United States except as a homeopathic remedy manufactured overseas and, rarely, as a prescription medication, Somnote. The retail price of Chloral Hydrate for uninsured patients is $32.49. You would pay only $22.55 for that same Chloral Hydrate prescription using a SingleCare savings card.

How much does Chloral Hydrate cost with insurance?

Health insurance does not cover Chloral Hydrate. With SingleCare and a prescription, homeopathic Chloral Hydrate costs $22.55 with a prescription.

Does Medicare cover Chloral Hydrate and how much does it cost?

Medicare prescription drug insurance plans do not cover Chloral Hydrate. For Medicare patients, our free Chloral Hydrate coupon reduces the cost of Chloral Hydrate to $22.55, but Chloral Hydrate is no longer available in pharmacies.

What is the brand name of Chloral Hydrate?

Chloral Hydrate is a generic prescription drug that is rarely available in the United States. Chloral Hydrate has not been approved by the FDA nor and has not been studied in clinical trials. There is no brand-name version of Chloral Hydrate. Somnote from Breckenridge may sometimes be prescribed and Choralum from Boiron is marketed as a homeopathic medicine in the United States.

What is Chloral Hydrate?

Chloral Hydrate is a generic prescription drug used as a short-term relief for insomnia, an intermittent condition characterized by an inability to fall asleep. Chloral Hydrate is intended for short-term use only.

Chloral Hydrate is chemically similar to chloroform and works in the same way. Chloral Hydrate interferes with a neurotransmitter (GABA) that promotes wakefulness in the brain.

Chloral Hydrate is often listed as unavailable in the United States, but can still be purchased as Somnote and as Choralum, which is marketed as a homeopathic remedy. It is not kept in inventory at major pharmacies or distributors, so a pharmacy may have to order these drugs from overseas to fill a prescription.

Chloral Hydrate is taken as a syrup or dissolving pellets.

What are the side effects of Chloral Hydrate?

Chloral Hydrate is a potent sedative and hypnotic (sleep-inducing) drug, so the most common side effects are sleepiness, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo, and loss of coordination. Other side effects include but are not limited to slow heartbeat and gastric irritation. Mental and mood changes include depression and excitement.

The most hazardous side effect of Chloral Hydrate is respiratory depression, a condition in which breathing slows down. Oversedation with Chloral Hydrate can result in respiratory arrest and death.

Allergic reactions to Chloral Hydrate are uncommon and may include swelling, rash, or trouble breathing.

Chloral Hydrate is an addictive drug and can result in dependency and withdrawal.

This is not a complete list of side effects that may occur. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects before taking this medicine.