Azelastine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Use a free Rx.com azelastine HCl coupon to compare cash prices for azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray and eye drops at more than 60,000 pharmacies near you. Azelastine is a prescription antihistamine used for allergy symptoms in the nose and itching of the eyes, and it is available as a generic. Cash prices for the same prescription can differ a lot from one pharmacy to the next, even across the street, so it is worth checking before you fill. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is azelastine HCl and how does it work?

Azelastine hydrochloride is a second-generation H1-receptor antagonist, better known as an antihistamine. It also helps stabilize mast cells and has anti-inflammatory activity. Instead of being swallowed as a pill, it is applied right where the symptoms are: as a spray inside the nose, or as drops in the eyes.

What each form treats depends on the product and strength:

• Nasal spray 0.1%: symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 5 years and older, and symptoms of vasomotor (nonallergic) rhinitis in adults and adolescents 12 years and older. Those are the only two indications on the 0.1% labeling; perennial allergic rhinitis is not one of them.
• Nasal spray 0.15%: seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 6 years and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 6 years and older.
• Ophthalmic solution 0.05%: relief of eye itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis, one drop in each affected eye twice daily.

Azelastine cost without insurance, and why comparing pharmacies matters

Azelastine hydrochloride is available as a generic, and generics are filled under the same FDA standards as the brand. That does not mean every pharmacy charges the same. Cash prices are set pharmacy by pharmacy and can vary widely in a single ZIP code, which is exactly why comparing is worth the two minutes it takes. There is no manufacturer savings card for generic azelastine.

An Rx.com coupon is free and is meant for people paying cash, or for anyone whose insurance price is higher than the discounted cash price. You can also ask your pharmacist to run both and use whichever is lower. Worth knowing honestly: an over-the-counter version of the nasal spray, Astepro Allergy, is sold without a prescription for adults and children 6 and older, so if that fits your situation the shelf price may be the simpler path. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you.

Azelastine vs. other allergy options

Azelastine is one of several approaches to allergy symptoms, and the right one depends on your symptoms and what your clinician recommends. Some comparisons people ask about:

• Other antihistamine eye drops: olopatadine HCl is another topical antihistamine used for eye itching.
• Steroid nasal sprays: fluticasone propionate and mometasone furoate work by a different mechanism than antihistamines.
• Combination spray: azelastine and fluticasone propionate is sold as Dymista, which puts both drugs in one bottle.
• Other nasal sprays: ipratropium bromide is used mainly for a runny nose.
• Oral antihistamines: cetirizine HCl and levocetirizine dihydrochloride are taken by mouth and treat symptoms body-wide.

Prices differ between all of these, so if your clinician says more than one option would work for you, comparing prices on each is reasonable. Enter your ZIP above to check.

Safety and side effects to know

Azelastine has no boxed warning. The most important thing to know is that drowsiness can happen even though the medicine goes in your nose or eyes. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you, and avoid alcohol, sedatives, and other medicines that slow you down, since they add to the sedation. A bitter or unpleasant taste is the most common complaint with the nasal spray; tilting your head forward and breathing gently while you spray helps. Other reported effects include headache, nasal burning or discomfort, sneezing, nosebleed, sore throat, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, and tiredness. With the eye drops, people may notice brief burning or stinging, a bitter taste, and headache.

Do not use the spray in a nose that has had recent surgery, an injury, or open sores. Do not spray it into your eyes and do not swallow it. If you wear contact lenses, take them out before using the eye drops and wait 10 minutes before putting them back in; the drops are not for contact-lens-related irritation. Do not share your bottle with anyone else. Talk with your clinician about use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This information is not medical advice, so please go over your full medicine list with your doctor or pharmacist.