Preguntas frecuentes sobre Viracept
How much does Viracept cost without insurance?
At most pharmacies, the cost of Viracept without insurance will be $1,866.84. However, ADAP (the federal AIDS Drug Assistance Program) will help uninsured HIV/AIDS patients pay for Viracept. The HarborPath ADAP Waiting List Program may be able to help patients with Viracept during ADAP state funding shortfalls. For uninsured patients on the ADAP waiting list who still cannot affordably fill their prescription, a SingleCare Viracept coupon reduces the cost to $1,189.29.
How much does Viracept cost with insurance?
As a high-priced prescription drug, Viracept copay costs differ depending on your insurance plan and could be very high. Ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to your price using a SingleCare discount card. Your SingleCare price could be lower.
Does Medicare cover Viracept and how much does it cost?
Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug insurance plans cover Viracept. If you don't have Medicare, SingleCare offers a Viracept coupon that every month reduces the cost of Viracept to $1,189.29.
Is there a generic of Viracept?
The active ingredient in Viracept is nelfinavir. Generic alternatives to Viracept are not available at this time.
What is Viracept?
Viracept is a brand-name prescription drug used to stop the growth of the virus that causes HIV/AIDS. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes HIV/AIDS, is a “retrovirus,” so the active ingredient in Viracept, nelfinavir, belongs to a class of drugs called antiretroviral drugs.
Viracept blocks a protein the HIV virus needs to copy itself, so Viracept reduces the amount of HIV virus in the body. Because the HIV virus attacks and weakens the immune system, reducing the amount of HIV virus strengthens the immune system. gives patients the ability to fight off the illnesses common to HIV/AIDS, such as cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other diseases.
Viracept is taken as a tablet or oral solution two or three times a day. The oral solution is intended for children who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
What are the side effects of Viracept?
The most common side effects of Viracept are diarrhea, nausea, gas, and rash. Other less common side effects include abdominal pain, “feeling bad” (malaise), weight loss, dizziness, seizures, sleepiness, joint pain, arthritis, swollen follicles (“hair bumps”), sleeping problems, nasal swelling, swollen sinuses, kidney stones, and high blood sugar.
Mental and mood changes include depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
Allergic reactions are rare, but discontinue Viracept if any allergic symptoms, such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing, are experienced.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Your physician will address your questions and concerns regarding potential side effects.
