Question 1

How can I lower the cost of my promethazine

Accepted Answer

You can lower cost of your promethazine using one of the 4 following drug savings programs: Rx Advantage Card for promethazine, Canadian Prescription Savings for promethazine, promethazine Drug Coupons, promethazine Patient Assistance Programs

Question 2

What dosages is promethazine available in?

Accepted Answer

promethazine is available as a 12.5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg oral tablet and suppository as well as a 6.25 mg/5 ml oral syrup.

Question 3

What is promethazine used for?

Accepted Answer

promethazine is an antihistamine and is used to treat the following:

Runny nose, watery eyes, and other symptoms of allergies
Runny or stuffy nose that isn’t caused by allergies
Rash, swelling, anaphylaxis, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction
Treatment or prevention of nausea and vomiting before and after surgery
Treatment or prevention of motion sickness
Treatment of pain along with other pain medications after surgery
Help to relax your body and produce a light sleep, particularly before a procedure

Question 4

How does promethazine work?

Accepted Answer

promethazine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking a chemical called histamine from attaching to receptors (proteins) in your brain and throughout your body. When histamines are blocked, promethazine can help relieve symptoms of allergy, such as rash, watery eyes, and runny nose. It can also cause you to feel drowsy and calm before a surgery. Additionally, promethazine also blocks another chemical called acetylcholine, which helps to relieve symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.

Question 5

How do I take promethazine?

Accepted Answer

promethazine is typically taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Your doose will depend on the condition being treated and dosage form being used.

Question 6

Is it safe for me to take promethazine?

Accepted Answer

promethazine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in:

Pediatric patients less than two years of age.
Comatose states, and in individuals known to be hypersensitive or to have had an idiosyncratic reaction to promethazine or to other phenothiazines. The treatment of lower respiratory tract symptoms including asthma

Question 7

promethazine Common Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Common side effects of promethazine:  Feeling drowsy or tired Dizziness Confusion Dry mouth High or low blood pressure Nervousness Double vision Burning Pain Rash Swelling

Question 8

promethazine Serious Side Effects

Accepted Answer

Serious side effects are rare with promethazine. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.  Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): stiff muscles, high fever, sweating, changes in heartbeat, changes in heart rhythm, confusion Breathing problems: stuffy nose, slowed breathing, breathing repeatedly stops Excessive drowsiness Seizures Gangrene (injection only): purple or black skin, swelling, loss of sensation, sores or blisters that bleed

Question 9

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on promethazine

Accepted Answer

The following medications may interact with promethazine:  CNS Depressants: May increase, prolong, or intensify the sedative action of other central-nervous-system depressants, such as alcohol, sedatives/hypnotics (including barbiturates), narcotics, narcotic analgesics, general anesthetics, tricyclic antidepressants, and tranquilizers; therefore, such agents should be avoided or administered in reduced dosage to patients receiving promethazine HCl Epinephrine: Epinephrine should NOT be used to treat hypotension associated with promethazine overdose. Anticholinergics: Concomitant use of other agents with anticholinergic properties should be undertaken with caution Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI): Drug interactions, including an increased incidence of extrapyramidal effects, have been reported when some MAOI and phenothiazines are used concomitantly

Question 10

Who makes promethazine?

Accepted Answer

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Question 11

Is promethazine safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It is not known if promethazine will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

Question 12

What is the brand name for promethazine?

Accepted Answer

PHENERGAN

Question 13

How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my promethazine prescription?

Accepted Answer

After you create a FREE account with NowPatient, you will have access to 4 programs that can help lower the cost of your promethazine prescription

Applicability to each program will be dependent on your insurance status.

Question 14

How do the NowPatient promethazine savings programs work?

Accepted Answer

After you have created your FREE account with NowPatient, you can access the various programs from your account dashboard. Each program has clear instructions on how to check your eligibility. You can see how the process works by clicking on the feature link below and seeing the ‘How it works’ steps.

Drug Coupon and Patient Assistance Programs require an eligibility quiz to be completed.

Question 15

Are the NowPatient promethazine savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?

Accepted Answer

No. Each program has its own eligibility and applicability requirements. The table below shows if a program is available to you, based on your insurance status.

	Rx Advantage Card* for promethazine	Canadian Prescription Savings* for promethazine	promethazine Drug Coupon*	promethazine Patient Assistance Program*
Insured (federal, state or government)	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured (Commercial or Private)	Available	Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Uninsured	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company

*This is not insurance.

Question 16

Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of promethazine?

Accepted Answer

No. Each program has applicability requirements. Please see below

	Rx Advantage Card* for promethazine	Canadian Prescription Savings* for promethazine	promethazine Drug Coupon*	promethazine Patient Assistance Program*
Brand	Yes	Yes	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Generic	Yes	Yes	No	No

*This is not insurance.

Question 17

If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the promethazine savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?

Accepted Answer

If you are insured with Medicare and the promethazine drug savings options are not applicable to you and still remain unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.

The government site is easy to use and after you have selected your state, it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.

People who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid are called ‘dual eligibles’.

If you are denied Medicaid for promethazine, and you are still unable to afford your copay or co-insurance element (for example if you are in the coverage gap or Donut Hole) then you may be eligible for a federal support program like Low Income Subsidy. To be eligible for Low Income Subsidy, you need to be a resident in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. You can check eligibility online at SSA Medicare D Extra Help. You can also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Question 18

I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the promethazine prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

Accepted Answer

If you are uninsured or underinsured (for example, promethazine is not covered by your plan) and the drug savings options are not applicable or still unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.

The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.

If you are denied and all else fails, and if you have been prescribed promethazine for an FDA-approved indication, you can call the pharmaceutical company to see if they have any other assistance programs.

Question 19

I am commercially or privately insured and none of the promethazine prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

Accepted Answer

If your medication is not covered by your plan, you can appeal your insurance company’s decision. Sometimes, a formal appeal can result in the drug being covered if it is deemed medically necessary.

If you cannot afford your copay contribution, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.

However, being privately insured might complicate your eligibility for Medicaid, as having private insurance may be considered in the financial eligibility assessment.

The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. If you qualify, state Medicaid may cover the full cost of your medication.

Question 20

If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the promethazine prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay contributions?

Accepted Answer

If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:

1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for promethazine

If you are having trouble paying for your promethazine medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for promethazine you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:

Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
promethazine is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers promethazine
If promethazine is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications

You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.

2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for promethazine

If you are having trouble paying for your promethazine medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for promethazine you will need to meet the following criteria:

You live in and are being treated in the United States
You are insured and your plan covers promethazine
If promethazine is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications

You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.

3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for promethazine

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your promethazine treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for promethazine you will need to meet the following criteria:

You must be currently insured and have coverage for promethazine
You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.

You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.