Diflunisal FAQs
How much does Diflunisal cost without insurance?
Patients can usually expect to pay $119.30 for 60, 500MG Tablet of Diflunisal. Compare this price to a SingleCare Diflunisal coupon, $22.56 per 60, 500mg Tablet. A SingleCare savings card can save you up to 80% on your prescriptions.
How much does Diflunisal cost with insurance?
Check with your pharmacist about your copay for a Diflunisal prescription, since it can vary based on your insurance plan. Also, ask your pharmacist to compare your copay to your cost using a SingleCare Diflunisal coupon. At $22.56 for your Diflunisal prescription of 60, 500mg Tablet, your SingleCare price may be lower.
Does Medicare cover Diflunisal and how much does it cost?
Diflunisal is usually not covered by Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. People with Medicare can use a SingleCare Diflunisal coupon instead and lower their cost to as little as $22.56 for 60, 500mg Tablet.
What is the brand name of Diflunisal?
Diflunisal is a generic prescription pain relief medication manufactured by Zydus, Cadila, Teva, and other generic manufacturers. Diflunisal is also the active ingredient in the brand-name prescription drug, Dolobid (capsule), from Merck. A SingleCare discount card will save you on all versions of Diflunisal at local pharmacies near you, such as Longs Drugs or Duane Reade.
What is Diflunisal?
Diflunisal is a generic prescription drug for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and to relieve mild to moderate pain. Diflunisal can be used long-term. Diflunisal belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that work by blocking substances in the body that cause inflammation (swelling), pain, and fever.
Diflunisal is taken as a tablet every 8 hours.
What are the side effects of Diflunisal?
Diflunisal has fewer side effects as other NSAIDs and can be prescribed long-term. Common side effects of Diflunisal include upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, sleep problems, and ringing in the ears. Serious side effects include stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, liver problems, kidney problems, anemia, stroke, and heart attack.
Mental and mood changes include confusion and hallucinations, but these are rare and should be immediately reported to your physician.
Allergic reactions are rare and include itching and skin rash. Diflunisal should be discontinued immediately if a skin rash develops. Severe skin reactions are possible, blistering, peeling, bleeding, fever, sore throat, and swelling.
This is not a complete list of side effects that may occur. If you have concerns or questions about side effects, consult with your prescribing physician.