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Viberzi

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
California, CA

Since I was prescribed Viberzi about a year ago, my life has been so much better. It works for me almost 100% of the time. I love it. I can go to the mall, to a restaurant and have almost no problems. It’s the best med that has worked for me. At first it wasn’t covered by my insurance but I was given a discount so it was doable. Now, the price has gone up to $525.00 a month. I can’t afford that. I am on SS and Medicare. My wonderful doctor has been supplying me with free samples… read more

June 6, 2018
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Members rallied around someone struggling with the high cost of Viberzi, a medication that transformed their IBS-D management but now costs... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with the high cost of Viberzi, a medication that transformed their IBS-D management but now costs $525 monthly on Medicare. Several members shared practical cost-saving strategies, including contacting the manufacturer directly for patient assistance programs, using GoodRx or other discount pharmacy apps, applying for Medicare Extra Help based on income (which can reduce copays to as low as $8), and exploring online coupons that might lower the price to $30 for a 90-day supply. A recurring theme was cautious optimism mixed with concern, as multiple members warned about their own experiences with Viberzi-induced pancreatitis requiring hospitalization, highlighting the importance of weighing both the medication's effectiveness and its serious potential risks.

A myIBSteam Member

Viberzi worked wonders for me but I got pancreatitis. I hope something similar comes out soon.

December 22, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

They have coupon online for $30 for 90 day supply if you take 100 mg 2x daily go to 1.5 half pill a day and 1 pill every day

October 30, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Dont know of any alternative. Depending on your income i was told you could contact the company that makes it and they might have a program to get it alot cheaper. Does not harm to ask! Best of luck!
Ray!

June 15, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Are you able to get coupons from the manufacturer on-line? There are other sources available for discount on Viberzi on-line! If you talk with the company, maybe they can help you with a better discount. It never hurts to ask. They may be able to provide more benefits than what they give with the discount coupon for Medicare patients. Check the App, or online at Good Rx, too. They offer better discounts at different pharmacies. Fingers crossed!

July 11, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

I just wanted to add that Viberzi worked for the first few days and I thought we had the answer for my IBS-D. I ended in the hospital for 8 days with pancreatitis. It was awful.

August 16, 2023

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