Preguntas frecuentes sobre Dorzolamide
How much does Dorzolamide cost without insurance?
Patients who do not have insurance can pay around $80.95 for 10, 2% solution (quantity in ml)s for Dorzolamide or sometimes more. To reduce this cost, use a Dorzolamide coupon from SingleCare at any participating pharmacies.
How much does Dorzolamide cost with insurance?
You'll have to ask your pharmacist to calculate your Dorzolamide price with insurance since copays vary by health insurance plan. With SingleCare, Dorzolamide costs as little as $13.98 for 10, 2% solution (quantity in ml)s, which could be more affordable than your insurance. Take our discount card to your local pharmacy to compare prices.
Does Medicare cover Dorzolamide and how much does it cost?
Dorzolamide is almost always covered by Medicare plans. Depending on your plan, your copay will range anywhere between $0-$50. SingleCare savings cards can also help you lower your total out-of-pocket costs. Present your card at check out, ask your pharmacist to check your card, and start saving on your prescription costs today.
What is the brand name of Dorzolamide?
Dorzolamide is a generic drug that is manufactured by several companies including Akorn, Inc., Sandoz Inc., and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Trusopt is the brand-name version of Dorzolamide.
What is Dorzolamide?
Dorzolamide ophthalmic solution is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. ‘Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are IOP-lowering sulfonamide derivatives that inhibit the activity of CA in the ciliary processes of the eye, thus reducing aqueous humor formation and consequently decreasing IOP.
Your doctor will want to make sure Dorzolamide is safe for you, to help do this, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a sulfa drug allergy, narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney disease, or liver disease.It has not been determined whether Dorzolamide eye drops will harm an unborn baby. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this prescription drug. Ask your doctor about any risks that you may encounter.
What are the side effects of Dorzolamide?
Burning or stinging in your eye, mild eye discomfort, or a bitter taste in your mouth are some side effects you may experience while using Dorzolamide. These effects usually disappear after a few days and do not require medical attention unless they worsen or persist.
Call your healthcare provider immediately if you notice swelling or redness of your eyelids, sensitivity to light, or signs of eye infection (swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage.)
Some people can have allergic reactions to Dorzolamide. Seek medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction including hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Talk to your doctor before using Dorzolamide to determine if it is right for you.