Dexilant Instant Savings Coupon
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ABOUT THE NAME CHANGE
- Why did the KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole) name change to DEXILANT?
Occasionally, when medicines have similar sounding names, confusion can occur when a prescription is dispensed. In order to minimize possible confusion, Takeda, in coordination with the US Food and Drug Administration, changed the name KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole) to DEXILANT. DEXILANT is the same medication as KAPIDEX. Only the name has changed. Takeda is dedicated to patient safety.
TREATING HEARTBURN RELATED TO ACID REFLUX DISEASE
- What are the treatment options for heartburn related to acid reflux disease?
There are many treatment options for heartburn related to acid reflux disease. Talk to your doctor about which acid reflux disease treatment might work best for you.
These are some of the most common ways acid reflux disease is treated:
Antacids
These are available without a prescription (over the counter, or “OTC”) and used primarily for heartburn. Typically, they can provide temporary relief of symptoms, although this is limited for some people. If you are experiencing heartburn two or more days a week, even though you've tried antacids and changed your diet, it may be a sign of something more serious, and you should talk to your doctor.
H2 blockers
These are available over the counter and by prescription. They reduce the amount of acid in your stomach by blocking a stimulus that leads to acid production. If you continue to suffer from heartburn, you should see your doctor. Your doctor may develop a different treatment plan.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Most PPIs—like DEXILANT—are available only by prescription. They block the final stage of acid production and are very effective at relieving heartburn in many people who have acid reflux disease.
Click here to learn more about a treatment option that can help you manage heartburn related to acid reflux disease.
- What should I ask my doctor?
- Will acid reflux disease go away on its own?
Acid reflux disease is often a chronic condition, but its symptoms can be managed. That is why it's important to talk to your doctor about acid reflux disease treatment options. Over time, acid reflux disease can lead to serious complications.
HOW DEXILANT WORKS
- What is the generic name for DEXILANT?
DEXILANT is also known as dexlansoprazole (dex-lan-SOPP-rah-zall). Dexlansoprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used in adults for the treatment of heartburn related to acid reflux disease, healing acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and stopping EE from coming back.
- Does DEXILANT block all acid production in my stomach?
No. Stomach acid is needed for digestion, so DEXILANT blocks many (but not all) of the tiny pumps that produce acid in the stomach. Learn more about how DEXILANT works.
- How does DEXILANT help heal erosions of the esophagus?
DEXILANT works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. Therefore, you have less harmful acid backing up, or refluxing, into your esophagus. This allows your esophagus to heal. With DEXILANT, you can go beyond relieving your everyday symptoms. As long as you are taking DEXILANT as prescribed, you can continue to heal the damage to your esophagus caused by acid reflux disease. Individual results may vary. See Proof It Works for more details on the effectiveness of DEXILANT.
- How does DEXILANT stop the damage to my esophagus from coming back?
If a maintenance regimen for healing of erosive esophagitis is prescribed and followed, DEXILANT, once a day, helps to reduce stomach acid. As a result, less acid backs up, or refluxes, into your esophagus. This helps stop the damage to your esophagus from coming back. Individual results may vary.
- Does DEXILANT have side effects?
Studies of more than 4500 people showed that DEXILANT had a low occurrence of side effects. The most common were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). These were seen in less than 5% of patients. For more information, please see the page on Safety Information and the Important Safety Information below.
HOW TO TAKE DEXILANT
- How do I take DEXILANT?
Both DEXILANT doses (30 mg and 60 mg) are available in capsule form. Unlike some medicines, which should be taken on an empty stomach, you can take DEXILANT with or without food. Capsules should be swallowed whole. If you have trouble swallowing DEXILANT capsules whole, you can open the capsules and sprinkle the contents on a tablespoon of applesauce. Be sure to swallow the applesauce mixture right away. Do not chew the mixture and do not store it for later use. As with other medications, be sure to take DEXILANT exactly as it was prescribed and for the full length of time. For more information, see the page on Safety Information and the complete Prescribing Information.
- How long should I take DEXILANT?
How long you take DEXILANT will depend on why you're taking it and how your body responds. Only your doctor can tell you how long you should take DEXILANT. While your individual results may vary, DEXILANT not only relieves the heartburn symptoms associated with acid reflux disease, but it also can help heal damage to the esophagus known as erosive esophagitis. And for many people, continuing treatment with DEXILANT, if prescribed, can even stop the damage from coming back. For this reason, it's important to take medicine as directed by your doctor even if you don't feel the symptoms. You may feel better before you run out of capsules.
ABOUT THE DEXILANT ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
- How do I register for the DEXILANT Advantage Program?
- What are the benefits of enrolling in the DEXILANT Advantage Program?
The DEXILANT Advantage Program includes several beneficial features designed to save you time and money:
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An Instant Savings Card that lets eligible patients pay no more than $20* for their DEXILANT prescriptions, and can be used with each refill! |
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Appropriate patients can get up to a 90-day prescription and pay no more than $20 with the DEXILANT Instant Savings Card. |
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An automatic refill reminder designed to help eliminate the hassle of remembering when to refill your DEXILANT prescription by sending you emails before or after your refill date. |
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A variety of useful tips, tools, and resources to help you manage your heartburn and other acid reflux disease symptoms. |
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A handy Medication Manager that helps keep track of all of your prescriptions and when they’re about due to be refilled. |
- Am I eligible for the DEXILANT Instant Savings Card?
The DEXILANT Instant Savings Card cannot be used if any part of your prescription is covered by: (i) any federal or state healthcare program (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TriCARE, etc.), including a state medical or pharmaceutical assistance program, (ii) the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D), or if you are currently in the coverage gap, (iii) insurance that is paying the entire cost of the prescription, or (iv) an insurer or other Third Party Payor in Massachusetts.
- If I am ineligible to receive the Instant Savings Card, can I still receive the tools, tips, refill reminders, and other information about DEXILANT?
Yes. If you are ineligible for the Instant Savings Card or you do not want to participate in the program, you can still get information about DEXILANT, as well as tips, tools, and refill reminders to help make managing your heartburn easier.
- I have general questions about the DEXILANT Advantage Program. Whom do I contact?
For general information on the DEXILANT Advantage Program, call 1-800-680-4887.
- Are there any assistance programs available to help me get DEXILANT?
Help At Hand is a program designed to provide options for receiving free or low-cost medicines. Find out if Help At Hand has an option for you.
USING YOUR DEXILANT INSTANT SAVINGS CARD
- How do I use my DEXILANT Instant Savings Card?
Take your prescription for DEXILANT and your Instant Savings Card to your pharmacist and see if you are eligible to pay no more than $20* for each prescription. Remember, your card is not a coupon, so be sure to bring it with you to the pharmacy to receive instant savings every time you fill or refill your prescription.
- I registered for the DEXILANT Advantage Program and received my Instant Savings Card online. Will I also get a permanent card?
Yes. Once you use the card you received online, we’ll mail you a permanent DEXILANT Instant Savings Card to use each time you fill your prescription for DEXILANT.
- I registered for the DEXILANT Advantage Program, but I did not receive my Instant Savings Card online. What do I do?
Please call 1-800-680-4887. You will then receive a DEXILANT Instant Savings Card by U.S. Mail. It should arrive in 2–3 weeks.
- I have not received my permanent Instant Savings Card. How do I find out if it was sent to me?
Your permanent Instant Savings Card should arrive via U.S. Mail 2–3 weeks after you use the card you received online. If you have not received your card and it has been longer than three weeks, please call 1-800-680-4887 to check the status.
- How do I activate and use the Instant Savings Card that I received online?
Once you sign up for the DEXILANT Advantage Program, you will receive a personalized Instant Savings Card online. You can print the Instant Savings Card and use it right away. You do not need to activate the card before using it.
- How do I activate and use the Instant Savings Card that was sent to me or that I got from a brochure?
To activate the card that was sent to you or one that you received from a brochure, visit DAPactivate.com or call the number located on your card. You will be asked for the Member Number on the card. Remember, if you received the card from somewhere other than the DEXILANT website, your card is not valid until you activate it.
- I’m having trouble activating my Instant Savings Card online.
- I lost my Instant Savings Card and the letter it came on. How do I get a new one?
To replace lost or stolen cards or a misplaced letter, call 1-800-680-4887.
- What should I do if the pharmacy can't process my Instant Savings Card?
If the pharmacy has difficulty processing your card, have the pharmacy follow the steps on the back of your Instant Savings Card. The pharmacy can also call the number located on your card for processing questions.
- My pharmacist couldn't process my card or doesn’t accept the card, and I have already paid for my prescription. Can I still receive the instant savings?
If you have already paid for your prescription, please use the mail-in rebate form that was attached to the letter your card came on. If you have not received your permanent card and letter yet, you no longer have the letter, or you need further information, call 1-800-680-4887.
- I have an Instant Savings Card, but I get my prescriptions via mail order. Can I still get the discount? What forms do I need?
To get a rebate, fill out and follow the instructions on the mail-in rebate form that was attached to the letter your card came on. If you have not received your permanent card and letter yet, you no longer have the letter, or you need further information, call 1-800-680-4887.
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