Fycompa Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Fycompa coupon? Fycompa (perampanel) is a brand-name antiseizure medicine used to treat certain focal (partial-onset) seizures and, as add-on therapy, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Whether you have insurance, Medicare, or no coverage at all, you can compare pharmacy prices and use a free Rx.com cash coupon at the pharmacy counter. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you, and read on to learn how the Rx.com cash coupon compares with the manufacturer's savings card and the lower-cost generic, perampanel.

What is Fycompa and how does it work?

Fycompa is the brand name for perampanel, an antiseizure (antiepileptic) drug. It belongs to a class known as non-competitive AMPA glutamate receptor antagonists. In plain terms, it works in the brain to calm the overactive nerve signaling that can lead to seizures. It comes as oral tablets and as an oral liquid suspension.

For partial-onset (focal) seizures, with or without secondarily generalized seizures, Fycompa is FDA-approved for use either on its own (monotherapy) or as an add-on (adjunctive) therapy alongside other seizure medicines, in patients 4 years and older. For primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures in patients 12 years and older with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, it is approved only as add-on therapy. Your prescriber decides whether it fits your specific type of epilepsy and whether to use it alone or in combination.

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

There are a few ways to lower what you pay for Fycompa, and the best one depends on your insurance situation. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Rx.com cash price at pharmacies near you.

• Manufacturer savings card: The maker of Fycompa offers a savings card program. These commercial copay cards are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance and typically exclude Medicare, Medicaid, and other government coverage. Terms, eligibility, and any limits vary and can change, so check the official details at the Fycompa savings card program page.
• Rx.com cash coupon: Our free coupon is a cash-price discount, not insurance. It is a good option if you are uninsured, if you have Medicare or another plan the manufacturer card excludes, or if the manufacturer card is declined at the counter. You cannot combine a cash coupon with your insurance on the same fill, so compare both and use whichever is lower.
• Ask about patient assistance: If cost is a barrier, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a manufacturer patient-assistance program or other help is available for your situation.

The biggest savings lever is the generic. A generic version, perampanel, is available and is usually far less expensive than brand-name Fycompa. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether generic perampanel is right for you, then enter your ZIP above to compare cash prices.

Fycompa alternatives and related seizure medicines

Fycompa can be used on its own or alongside other epilepsy medicines for focal seizures, and only your prescriber can decide which drug or combination fits your seizure type and history. These related medications are commonly discussed:

• Perampanel — the generic form of Fycompa itself, and usually the lowest-cost way to get the same medicine.
• Keppra (levetiracetam)
• Lamictal (lamotrigine)
• Vimpat (lacosamide)
• Briviact (brivaracetam)

You can look up the cash price for any of these on Rx.com. Never switch or stop a seizure medicine on your own; talk with your provider first.

Fycompa safety and side effects

Fycompa carries a boxed warning, the FDA's strongest warning. Serious or life-threatening psychiatric and behavioral reactions, including aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and homicidal ideation or threats, have occurred, more often at higher doses. Anyone taking Fycompa should be monitored for changes in mood or behavior, especially while the dose is being increased and at higher doses; the dose may need to be reduced or the drug stopped if these occur. Like other antiseizure drugs, Fycompa also carries a class-wide risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior.

More common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, fatigue, irritability, falls, and problems with walking or balance, as well as weight gain. Fycompa can rarely cause a serious rash, including a reaction called DRESS. It is a Schedule III controlled substance, meaning it has a potential for abuse and dependence, so use it exactly as prescribed and do not stop it abruptly, since suddenly stopping can increase seizures. Do not drink alcohol while taking Fycompa, as this can worsen anger and aggression and increase drowsiness. This information is a summary and is not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full medical history and any concerns.