Epivir Coupons & Prices

Epivir FAQs

How much does Epivir cost without insurance?

Uninsured customers pay an average of $559.38 for 30, 300mg tablets of Epivir. However, federal ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) will help uninsured HIV/AIDS patients with most or all of the Epivir cost, and the HarborPath ADAP Waiting List Program may help patients with Epivir during ADAP funding shortfalls. For uninsured patients on the ADAP waiting list who still cannot affordably fill their prescription, a SingleCare Epivir coupon reduces the cost to $45.84 per 30, 300mg tablets of generic Epivir.

How much does Epivir cost with insurance?

As an expensive prescription drug, Epivir copay costs may vary widely depending on your insurance plan and could be very high. With SingleCare, Epivir costs $45.84 per 30, 300mg tablets of generic Epivir, which may be lower than your copay with your insurance company. So ask your local pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to the SingleCare discount card.

Does Medicare cover Epivir and how much does it cost?

Brand-name Epivir is usually not covered by Medicare prescription drug plans, but the generic, lamivudine, is. Patients without coverage can turn to ADAP for assistance. For those on the ADAP waiting list who still cannot affordably fill their prescription, a SingleCare Epivir coupon reduces the cost of a generic Epivir prescription to $45.84 for 30, 300mg tablets.

Is there a generic of Epivir?

The active ingredient in Epivir is lamivudine and it is available as a generic prescription drug from Aurobindo, Mylan, Lupin, and other generic manufacturers.

What is Epivir?

Epivir is a brand-name prescription drug that targets HIV, the virus that causes HIV/AIDS. HIV is a retrovirus, so the active ingredient in Epivir, lamivudine, belongs to a class called antiretroviral drugs because it prevents the retrovirus from producing new virus particles.

Because the HIV virus is constantly mutating and creating new strains, Epivir is always used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs for maximum effectiveness.

The HIV virus attacks a particular type of white blood cell that is critical in the body's ability to fight off infections and cancers. As a result, patients infected with HIV can suffer from opportunistic infections and cancers that become increasingly life-threatening as the immune system deteriorates. Reducing the amount of HIV virus in the body helps the body's immune system to recover so that it can successfully fight off these illnesses.

Epivir is taken as a tablet or oral solution once or twice daily. 

There are two forms of Epivir. Epivir is used for HIV and Epivir HBV is used to treat hepatitis B. These drugs are not interchangeable. Epivir contains a higher dose of lamivudine than Epivir HBV. If you have both HIV and hepatitis, you should only take Epivir. If you have ever had hepatitis B, it may become active or worsen after you stop taking Epivir. Your healthcare provider will order regular liver function tests. 

Epivir is not a cure, and taking this medication will not prevent the disease from spreading. Do not have unprotected sex. Do not share personal items such as medicine needles, razors, or toothbrushes. Consult your provider regarding safe ways to prevent spreading HIV during sex. 

Refill your prescription several days before you need it, so that you never run out of medicine.

What are the side effects of Epivir?

The most common side effects of Epivir are cough, runny nose, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, “feeling bad” (malaise), problems sleeping, tired feeling, muscle and joint pain, appetite loss, dizziness, depression, and numbness and tingling. Severe reactions may include pancreas problems or liver problems. Call your doctor right away if you have severe upper stomach pain that spreads to the back, nausea, appetite loss, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. A potentially severe buildup of lactic acid in the body (lactic acidosis) can occur. Symptoms can start out mild, but progress quickly, and the condition can cause death. Get emergency medical help if you have muscle pain, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, irregular heart rate, dizziness, or if you feel cold, weak, or tired.

Allergic reactions are rare, but discontinue Epivir and get emergency medical help if any allergic symptoms, such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing, are experienced. This is not a complete list of side effects. Your physician will address your questions and concerns regarding potential side effects.