Spritam Coupons & Prices

Spritam is a brand-name, rapidly-disintegrating oral tablet form of the anti-seizure medication levetiracetam, made using a 3D-printing process that lets it dissolve quickly with a sip of liquid. If you're searching for a Spritam coupon, Rx.com can help you compare cash prices at pharmacies near you, whether you have commercial insurance, Medicare, or no coverage at all.

What is Spritam and how does it work?

Spritam's active ingredient is levetiracetam, an anti-seizure (antiepileptic) medication. Its exact mechanism isn't fully understood, but it's thought to work by binding to a protein in the brain involved in regulating neurotransmitter release, which helps reduce abnormal electrical activity. Spritam is FDA-approved for partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years and older weighing more than 20 kg, as adjunctive therapy for myoclonic seizures in patients 12 and older with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, and as adjunctive therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 6 and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy. What sets Spritam apart from other levetiracetam products is its ZipDose formulation, an orally-disintegrating tablet made with a porous, 3D-printed structure that breaks apart in the mouth with a small amount of liquid, which can help patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.

Manufacturer savings vs. an Rx.com cash coupon

Spritam's manufacturer, Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, may offer savings support for eligible commercially-insured patients; program terms, eligibility, and enrollment vary and are subject to change, so check Aprecia's official site for current details. Manufacturer copay support generally isn't available if you're uninsured, on Medicare or Medicaid, or if your commercial plan doesn't cover Spritam. In those cases, an Rx.com cash coupon can be used at the pharmacy counter instead. Because Spritam's fast-dissolving tablet formulation is unique to this brand, there currently isn't a marketed generic equivalent of this exact orally-disintegrating tablet, though standard levetiracetam tablets and oral solution are widely available as lower-cost generics — ask your doctor whether a standard formulation is appropriate for you if cost is a concern.

Other seizure medications

Levetiracetam is also sold under other brand names, including Keppra and the extended-release Keppra XR, in standard tablet and oral solution forms. Depending on your seizure type and history, your neurologist may also consider other antiepileptic drugs such as lamotrigine or valproic acid. Switching between antiepileptic medications or formulations should only be done under a doctor's supervision, since seizure control can be sensitive to changes in dose or absorption.

Safety information

Like other antiepileptic drugs, levetiracetam carries a warning about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior; patients and caregivers should watch for new or worsening depression, anxiety, agitation, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. Levetiracetam has also been associated with a rare but serious hypersensitivity reaction called DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms), which can be life-threatening and typically develops within the first several weeks of treatment. Don't stop taking levetiracetam abruptly, as this can increase the risk of seizures; your doctor will typically taper the dose gradually. This is general information, not medical advice — talk to your prescriber about your specific situation.