Edarbi Coupons & Prices

Looking for an Edarbi coupon? Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil) is a brand-name blood pressure tablet in the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) family, and the cash price at the pharmacy counter can swing widely from one store to the next. Rx.com gives you a free discount coupon you can use without insurance, and it also shows you what the pharmacies near you are charging today. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price for Edarbi (and for its FDA-approved generic, azilsartan medoxomil, which is usually the biggest savings lever of all), then show the coupon at the counter.

What is Edarbi (azilsartan) and how does it work?

Edarbi is the brand name for azilsartan medoxomil (sometimes written azilsartan kamedoxomil), a once-daily tablet that is FDA-approved to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, primarily fatal and nonfatal strokes and heart attacks. It can be taken on its own or alongside other blood pressure medicines. Edarbi is not approved for use in children.

Azilsartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS): the tablet is a prodrug that is broken down in the gut to active azilsartan, which then blocks angiotensin II at the AT1 receptor. Angiotensin II is a hormone that narrows blood vessels, so blocking it lets the vessels relax and blood pressure fall. Edarbi is not a controlled substance. There is also a combination brand, Edarbyclor, which pairs azilsartan medoxomil with the diuretic chlorthalidone in one tablet.

Edarbi cost: manufacturer savings card vs. the Rx.com cash coupon

The Edarbi manufacturer runs an official savings program, which you can find on the brand's own website. Like most brand copay cards, these programs are generally limited to people with commercial (employer or marketplace) insurance, and the terms, eligibility rules and expiration dates change from time to time, so read the program's current conditions carefully. Copay cards typically cannot be used if you are uninsured or if your coverage is through Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or another government program. Some manufacturers also run a separate patient assistance program for people who qualify financially; if that applies to you, ask the manufacturer or your prescriber's office whether one is available for Edarbi.

The Rx.com coupon is different: it is a cash-price discount, not insurance. That means it works when you have no insurance at all, when you are on Medicare or another government plan that disqualifies you from the manufacturer card, or when the copay card is simply declined at the register. You cannot combine a cash coupon with your insurance on the same fill, but you can compare and choose whichever is cheaper. The single biggest saver for most people, though, is the generic: azilsartan medoxomil is available as an FDA-approved generic, so ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether generic substitution is appropriate for you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you for both the brand and the generic.

Edarbi vs. other ARBs and blood pressure options

Edarbi belongs to the same class as several long-established ARBs, most of which have inexpensive generics. Your prescriber chooses among them based on your blood pressure numbers, your kidney function, other conditions you have, and how you tolerate each drug. Common alternatives in the ARB class include:

• Losartan (Cozaar) - the oldest and one of the most widely prescribed ARBs
• Valsartan (Diovan)
• Olmesartan (Benicar)
• Telmisartan (Micardis)
• Irbesartan (Avapro)

Edarbi is one of the newer ARBs, and it is often reached for when blood pressure is not controlled well enough on another agent. Whether it is a better fit for you than losartan, valsartan or olmesartan is a decision for your prescriber - do not switch or stop a blood pressure medicine on your own. If cost is your concern, tell your prescriber: a generic ARB, the generic azilsartan medoxomil, or the combination product Edarbyclor may all be on the table, and you can price each one on Rx.com before you decide.

Safety information you should know

Boxed warning - fetal toxicity. Medicines that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system, including Edarbi, can injure or kill a developing baby. If you become pregnant, stop the medicine and tell your prescriber right away. Edarbi is not recommended during pregnancy, and the label advises against use while breastfeeding.

Other important points from the label: Edarbi can cause symptomatic low blood pressure (dizziness, faintness), especially if you are dehydrated or salt-depleted - for example, on a high-dose diuretic - so volume depletion should be corrected first or the medicine started at a lower dose. It can affect kidney function, including low urine output, rising kidney numbers and, rarely, acute kidney failure, particularly in people whose kidneys depend on the RAAS (such as narrowing of a kidney artery or severe heart failure). It can raise potassium, and that risk goes up with potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, or blocking the RAAS with two drugs at once. Do not use Edarbi together with aliskiren if you have diabetes, and be cautious about combining it with an ACE inhibitor. NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors, can blunt the blood pressure benefit and worsen kidney function in older adults or those who are dehydrated or have kidney disease, and Edarbi can raise lithium levels. The most common side effect reported in studies was diarrhea. This is a summary, not medical advice - read the full label and talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your own situation.