Lithium Coupons
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| Brand name for | Lithobid, Eskalith[1] [2] |
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| Manufacturer | Noven Therapeutics, LLC and GlaxoSmithKline[1] [2] |
| Phone number | Noven Therapeutics: 1-800-455-8070[3] GlaxoSmithKline: 1-888-825-5249[4] |
| Uses | Used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) and mania[5] |
| Types of coupons | Manufacturer's coupons, pharmacy coupons, patient assistance programs |
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Lithium coupons can help patients save money on both generic lithium and brand name versions of the drug. Coupons can come from a number of sources, including patient assistance programs, drug retailers (both online and offline) and manufacturers. Some coupons and assistance programs are reserved only for those who do not have any health insurance (or for patients who do have health insurance, when prescription drugs are not covered). Other programs or coupons may assist with the copay when medical insurance covers some of the cost.
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About Lithium
Lithium is used to treat mania and bipolar disorder (which is also known as manic depression, though that name is used less frequently than it used to be). Lithium is taken orally, and comes in the form of a tablet, as an extended release tablet, a capsule or a liquid solution. Lithium works by altering the levels of sodium in the brain. An imbalance in sodium levels can cause mania or feelings of excitement. Lithium can affect the thoughts and reactions of those who take it, and thus lithium patients should take special care when driving or operating heavy machinery.[6]
How to Find Drug Coupons
Lithium Patient Assistance Programs and Coupons
Coupons for lithium may sometimes be found in health magazines or journals, some of which may be available through a patient's doctor or healthcare provider. Although coupons for lithium are rarely found on the Internet, pharmacies do sometimes offer drug coupons that save patients money when starting any new prescription or switching a prescription over from a competing pharmacy.
Patients suffering from mental illnesses (such as those aided by the use of lithium) may be able to receive financial help from patient assistance programs. One such program, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), offers help with prescription drugs as well as with other basic living necessities, such as housing. NAMI has more than 1,000 branches across the United States.[7]
Free samples of lithium, or the brand name equivalent, may also be available through a patient's doctor or health care provider. Patients interested in trying out free lithium can speak with their doctor directly.
Also See: Drug Coupons, Lithium, Lithium Side Effects, Patient Assistance Programs, Free Drug Samples, Abilify Coupons, Zoloft Coupons, Valium Coupons, Geodon Coupons, Zyprexa Coupons, Risperdal Coupons, Seroquel Coupons, Lamictal Coupons, Topamax Coupons
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2004/16860slr074,18152slr020_eskalith_lbl.pdf
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.lithobid.net/pdfs/LithobidPI.pdf
- ↑ http://www.noven.com/profile.htm
- ↑ http://www.gsk.com/contactus.htm
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000531
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000531
- ↑ http://www.zyprexa.com/Bipolar/Pages/toolsresources.aspx
