Simbrinza Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Simbrinza coupon? Rx.com offers a free cash discount coupon for Simbrinza (brinzolamide/brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic suspension), the brand-name eye drop that lowers elevated pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Because there is no generic version yet, Simbrinza can be costly at the pharmacy counter, so it pays to compare. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or show your Rx.com coupon at the pharmacy.

What is Simbrinza and how does it work?

Simbrinza is a prescription eye drop that combines two medicines in one bottle to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (the fluid pressure inside the eye) in adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Lowering that pressure helps protect the optic nerve from damage that can lead to vision loss over time.

The two active ingredients work in different ways. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that reduces how much fluid (aqueous humor) the eye makes. Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that both reduces fluid production and helps more fluid drain out of the eye. Because the mechanisms are complementary, the fixed-dose combination can lower pressure more than either ingredient alone. The usual dose is 1 drop in the affected eye or eyes 3 times a day. Always follow your eye doctor's specific instructions.

Simbrinza cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

The manufacturer, Alcon, runs an official Simbrinza savings program (details are on the manufacturer's own website). Copay savings cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance, and the terms, eligibility, and any caps vary and can change. Patients with Medicare, Medicaid, or other government coverage typically do not qualify, and neither do people who are uninsured.

That is where the Rx.com cash coupon helps. It is a discount coupon you can use whether you are uninsured, on Medicare, or if the manufacturer card is declined at the pharmacy. You simply pay the discounted cash price instead of billing insurance. There is no generic version of Simbrinza available, so shopping the cash price is often the biggest lever you have for savings on this specific drug. Prices differ by pharmacy and location, so enter your ZIP above to see today's price and compare before you fill.

Simbrinza alternatives and related glaucoma eye drops

Simbrinza has no direct generic, but its two ingredients are also available separately and in other combinations, some of which do have generics. Your eye doctor decides what fits your treatment plan, but common related options include:

• The two components on their own: Azopt and its generic brinzolamide, and Alphagan and its generic brimonidine.
• Other fixed-dose combination drops such as Combigan (brimonidine/timolol), Cosopt and generic dorzolamide-timolol.
• A prostaglandin drop such as latanoprost, which lowers eye pressure by a different mechanism.

If a generic version of one of these is a fit for you, it can be a much cheaper option, so it is worth asking your provider. This is general information, not medical advice.

Simbrinza safety and side effects

Simbrinza has no boxed warning, but there are important precautions. It is contraindicated in newborns and infants under 2 years of age, because brimonidine can cause serious central nervous system effects such as drowsiness or slowed breathing (apnea) in very young children. It can also cause drowsiness or fatigue in adults and can add to the effects of alcohol and CNS depressants (such as sedatives, opioids, and barbiturates), so use caution driving or operating machinery. Brinzolamide is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") medicine, so serious sulfa-type reactions are possible; stop the drops and get medical help if you notice signs of a severe reaction. Simbrinza should not be used with MAO inhibitor antidepressants, and caution is advised with tricyclic antidepressants and blood pressure or heart medicines.

The most common side effects are blurred vision, eye irritation or allergic conjunctivitis, red eye (ocular hyperemia), a bitter or unusual taste, and dry mouth. Do not wear contact lenses while your eyes are being treated; the drops contain benzalkonium chloride, so remove lenses before use and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in. Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney or liver problems, serious heart or circulation conditions, or depression. This is a summary, not a complete list. Read the label and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full health history.