Lisinopril Patient Assistance Programs
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| Generic name for | Prinivil and Zestril[1] |
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| Used to treat | High blood pressure and congestive heart failure |
| Available through | RX Outreach, Xubex Pharmaceuticals, etc.[2] |
| Eligibility | Must meet a specified income, have no prescription drug coverage, and live in the U.S. or one of her territories[2] |
| Benefits | Free medication for up to a year[2] |
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Lisinopril Patient Assistance Programs provide qualified patients with financial difficulties the opportunity to receive free or discounted Lisinopril medications for up to a year. Lisinopril is the generic name for the drugs Prinivil and Zestril, both of which have several patient assistance programs to help aid in a patient's prescription costs. In addition to patient assistance programs, these drugs can also be obtained through discount pharmacy programs at places like CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, and Target.[2]
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Patient Assistance Program Overview
Lisinopril Information
Lisinopril is the main chemical component used in the brand name medications Prinivil and Zestril. It is an ACE inhibitor, and primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Lisinopril is also used to treat congestive heart failure, and to help aid patients who have survived a heart attack.[1]
Lisinopril should not be taken by women who are pregnant without first consulting their doctor. Common adverse reactions associated with the medication include, but are not limited to:
- Depression
- Headache
- Cough
- Mild rash or skin itch
- Nausea[1]
To successfully combat high blood pressure, patients are often advised to alter some lifestyle habits in addition to taking medicine. [3]
Lisinopril Patient Assistance Programs
Lisinopril is available inside two brand name drugs, Prinivil and Zestril. Patient assistance programs are offered for both drugs, saving patients by providing free medication for up to a year.[4]
- Rx Outreach provides patients with free medication for up to a year. In order to qualify, patients must have an annual income of $32,670 or less for an individual and $44,130 or less for a couple. For additional information, patients can visit the official Rx Outreach website.[5]
- Prinivil and Zestril are also available through discount pharmacy programs at places like CVS, Walgreens, Target, Kroger and more.[6]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000917/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 http://www.rxassist.org/Search/Search_Results_Drug_Name-Build.cfm?Search=Zestril&Seq=Brand&CFID=5312898&CFTOKEN=28280914
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/DS00100/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies
- ↑ http://www.rxassist.org/pap-info/company_detail.cfm?cmpid=132
- ↑ http://www.rxoutreach.org/eligibility/
- ↑ http://www.rxassist.org/Search/Search_Results_Drug_Name-Build.cfm?Search=Zestril&Seq=Brand&CFID=5312898&CFTOKEN=28280914
