Brinzolamide Coupons & Prices

Looking for a brinzolamide coupon? Brinzolamide is the low-cost generic version of the eye drop Azopt, used to lower high pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Because it is available as a generic, the cash price is already lower than the brand, but what you pay can vary widely from one pharmacy to the next. Enter your ZIP above to compare live brinzolamide prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies and find today's lowest price near you.

What is brinzolamide and how does it work?

Brinzolamide is a topical (eye drop) medicine in a class called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It is supplied as a 1% ophthalmic suspension and is used to lower elevated intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Lowering this pressure helps protect the optic nerve from damage over time. It is the generic form of the brand-name drug Azopt, and the same active ingredient is also found in the combination drop Simbrinza (brinzolamide with brimonidine).

Brinzolamide is often used as an add-on or alternative therapy when other glaucoma medicines - such as prostaglandin analogs like latanoprost or beta-blockers like timolol - are not enough on their own or are not well tolerated. Your eye doctor decides where it fits in your treatment plan.

Brinzolamide cost and coupons without insurance

Brinzolamide is available as a generic, so it usually costs less than brand-name Azopt. Even so, the cash price without insurance can differ a lot depending on which pharmacy you use, which is exactly why comparing prices matters. Rx.com checks live prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can see who has the best deal in your area - just enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or text yourself a free coupon.

If you prefer the brand, Alcon - the manufacturer of Azopt - offers a manufacturer copay savings program through its official website; eligibility and terms vary, and manufacturer cards are typically for people with commercial insurance, not Medicare or Medicaid. For most people, the generic paired with an Rx.com coupon is the simplest way to keep the cash cost down.

Alternatives and how brinzolamide compares

Brinzolamide is one of several options for lowering eye pressure. A closely related carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drop is dorzolamide; the two work the same way, though some people find brinzolamide more comfortable on the eye. Other common glaucoma medicines your doctor may compare or combine it with include:

• Latanoprost - a once-daily prostaglandin analog
• Timolol - a beta-blocker eye drop
• Brimonidine - often paired with brinzolamide as Simbrinza
• Dorzolamide-timolol - a two-in-one combination drop

Which medicine is right for you depends on your eye pressure, other health conditions, and how well you tolerate each drop. This is a decision to make with your eye doctor.

Safety and side effects to know

Brinzolamide has no boxed warning, but there are a few important things to keep in mind. It is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") medicine, so people who have had serious reactions to sulfa drugs can, rarely, have similar hypersensitivity reactions - including serious ones like Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Stop using it and get medical help if you notice signs of a serious reaction such as rash, blistering, or swelling. It is generally not recommended for people with severe kidney impairment because of the risk of a body-wide acid imbalance, and it should not be combined with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Common, usually mild effects include temporary blurred vision right after you put the drops in, a bitter or unusual taste, eye discomfort, dry eye, and a feeling that something is in your eye. Because the drops contain benzalkonium chloride, remove contact lenses before use and wait about 15 minutes before putting them back in. This is general information, not medical advice - talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your own situation and before making any changes.