Olopatadine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Use the free Rx.com olopatadine HCl coupon to compare cash prices on generic olopatadine hydrochloride 665 mcg nasal spray (30.5 g), the generic of Patanase, at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. This antihistamine nasal spray is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis. What surprises most people is how much the cash price varies from one pharmacy to the next, even across the street, for the exact same bottle. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price near you, then show the coupon at the counter. No insurance or membership is needed.

What is olopatadine HCl nasal spray and how does it work?

Olopatadine hydrochloride is an antihistamine that works as a selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist, and it also has mast-cell stabilizing activity. Sprayed into the nose, it blocks the histamine your body releases when it reacts to pollen and other allergens. It is an antihistamine, not a steroid.

The FDA has approved olopatadine nasal spray for relief of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. In the clinical trials behind that indication, the symptoms measured were runny nose, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and sneezing. The labeled dose is 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day for people 12 and up, and 1 spray in each nostril twice a day for children 6 through 11. This page covers the 665 mcg nasal spray. The same active ingredient is also sold as allergy eye drops under the Pataday brand, which is now sold over the counter (including the 0.7 percent Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength, the strength formerly marketed by prescription as Pazeo). Those eye drops are a different product for itchy eyes and are not interchangeable with the nasal spray. Always follow your prescriber's directions.

What olopatadine nasal spray costs without insurance, and how to pay less

Cash prices for olopatadine nasal spray are set pharmacy by pharmacy, and the spread between a big chain, a grocery-store pharmacy, and an independent in the same town can be surprisingly wide for the exact same 30.5 g bottle. Do not assume a generic is automatically cheap at every counter, and do not assume the pharmacy you always use has the best price today. That is why comparing before you fill matters more than people expect, and why walking in without checking is the most common way to overpay.

Rx.com compares cash prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies and shows you the lowest one near you. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price, then bring the free coupon to the pharmacy counter. There is no manufacturer copay card for generic olopatadine nasal spray. A few tips: ask the pharmacist to run the coupon as cash rather than through insurance if the coupon price is lower, and ask whether a 90-day supply lowers your per-bottle cost for a long allergy season.

Olopatadine vs. other allergy medicines

Allergy treatments work in different ways, and the right one depends on your symptoms and your clinician's judgment. Common alternatives include:

• Fluticasone propionate nasal spray, an intranasal corticosteroid that reduces nasal inflammation. It is a different drug class from olopatadine.
• Cetirizine HCl and loratadine, oral antihistamines taken by mouth rather than sprayed in the nose.
• Cromolyn sodium nasal spray, a mast-cell stabilizer available over the counter.
• Montelukast sodium, a prescription leukotriene receptor antagonist. Note that its FDA label carries a boxed warning about serious mental-health side effects, so it is usually reserved for people who cannot use other options.

Olopatadine's brand-name nasal spray, Patanase, is largely no longer available in the United States, so the generic is what pharmacies typically stock. Do not switch, combine, or stop allergy medicines on your own; talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about which approach fits you.

Safety, side effects, and what to watch for

Olopatadine nasal spray has no boxed warning, and its FDA label lists no contraindications. The most common side effects reported in people 12 and older are a bitter taste (about 13 percent), headache, nosebleed, and sore throat; post-nasal drip is also reported as a side effect. In children 6 through 11, the most common are nosebleed, headache, upper respiratory infection, and bitter taste. Nosebleeds, nasal ulceration, and nasal septal perforation have been reported, so your clinician should check the inside of your nose periodically, and the spray should be stopped if an ulcer or perforation develops. The label also advises against using it in a nose affected by conditions other than allergic rhinitis.

Drowsiness (somnolence) has been reported, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you, and avoid alcohol and other medicines that slow the central nervous system while using it. This spray is for the nose only: do not spray it into your eyes or mouth, and do not swallow it. Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. If your symptoms get worse or do not improve, contact a clinician. This information is not medical advice; your prescriber and pharmacist know your full history.