Zytiga FAQs

Question 1

How much does Zytiga cost without insurance?

Accepted Answer

The price of Zytiga without insurance is $12,781.54, but your free SingleCare savings card can bring down your total to $96.96 for 120, 250mg tablets of generic Zytiga. If you do not have health insurance, you can use our Zytiga coupons for instant savings on this prescription drug at participating pharmacies.

Question 2

How much does Zytiga cost with insurance?

Accepted Answer

You'll have to ask your pharmacist to calculate your Zytiga price with insurance since copays vary by health insurance plan. With SingleCare, pay just $96.96 for 120, 250mg tablets of generic Zytiga, which could be more affordable than your insurance. Take our Zytiga coupons to your local pharmacy to compare prices.

Question 3

Does Medicare cover Zytiga and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Medicare typically covers Zytiga. SingleCare may be less expensive than Medicare - ask your pharmacist to check your SingleCare discount card at the check-out line to redeem your discount and reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Question 4

Is there a generic of Zytiga?

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Zytiga is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The generic version of Zytiga is abiraterone acetate.

Question 5

What is Zytiga?

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Zytiga a prescription medication that is normally used in combination with drugs such as methylprednisolone or prednisone to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Zytiga essentially works by reducing androgen production in the body. Androgens are male hormones that can promote tumor growth in the prostate gland. Zytiga is used in men whose prostate cancer cannot be treated with surgery or other medicines. Before you use Zytiga, tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you have low levels of potassium, infection of any kind, history of heart disease, recent heart attack, hypertension, failure of the heart, fluid retention, or problems with your adrenal gland or pituitary gland. Though this drug is used by men it should be noted that contact with this drug can harm unborn babies or cause miscarriage. Zytiga should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. If this cannot be avoided, latex gloves should be worn. It is recommended that you use Zytiga on an empty stomach. You should not eat for at least 2 hours before you take this medicine and for at least 1 hour after you have taken a dose. Though this is recommended, your doctor will give you precise instructions on how you should use this drug.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Zytiga?

Accepted Answer

Side effects associated with Zytiga use includes bladder pain, bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet, bloody or cloudy urine, blurred vision, bone fracture, chest pain or discomfort, decreased urine, difficult, burning, or painful urination, dizziness, and dry mouth. Some less common side effects may include itching skin or rash, stomach pain or tenderness, sweating, weakness, weight gain, yellow eyes or skin, dilated neck veins, arm, back, or jaw pain, chest tightness or heaviness, clay-colored stools, cool, sweaty skin, dark urine, decreased appetite and decreased urine output. This is an incomplete list of side effects. Speak to your doctor or healthcare provider for medical advice on other side effects that may occur while using this drug. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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