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Belsomra FAQs

How much does Belsomra cost without insurance?

Without insurance, you may have to pay the average cash price of $637.85 for 1, 20mg box of 30 tablets. The cash price can vary depending on the pharmacy location and the dosage or quantity prescribed. If you don't have health insurance coverage, you may be able to use SingleCare Belsomra free coupons to save up to 80% on your medications, including brand-name, generic, and over-the-counter medicines.

How much does Belsomra cost with insurance?

The level of coverage you have with your insurance plan can affect your out-of-pocket costs, including copays and coinsurance amounts, for Belsomra. Other factors, such as the quantity prescribed and your current coverage stage, can also affect out-of-pocket costs. Consult your insurance provider or pharmacist to determine your Belsomra cost with insurance. In some cases, the cost of Belsomra with SingleCare may be lower than that with insurance. Compare prices at a pharmacy near you to find the best price for your medication.

Does Medicare cover Belsomra and how much does it cost?

Some Medicare prescription drug plans may help cover the cost of Belsomra. The price with Medicare coverage can vary depending on the plan’s policy. Consult your Medicare insurance provider or pharmacist to calculate the cost of Belsomra with Medicare. 

Is there a generic of Belsomra?

Belsomra is a brand-name drug manufactured by Merck. There is currently no generic version of Belsomra. You may be able to use a SingleCare prescription discount card to save on the retail price of Belsomra until the FDA approves a more affordable generic. SingleCare partners with many pharmacies to save patients money on expensive brand-name prescription drugs, such as Belsomra.

What is Belsomra?

Belsomra contains the active ingredient suvorexant, an orexin receptor antagonist. It is used to treat insomnia, a condition characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. Belsomra is believed to work by blocking orexin receptors in the brain. As a result, Belsomra helps block the activity of orexin, a wakefulness-promoting chemical.

Belsomra is available as an oral tablet in various strengths. It is usually taken once at night within 30 minutes of bedtime. It should be taken with at least seven hours left before the planned wake-up time. Taking Belsomra with food could delay the time it takes for the drug to start working. 

What doses of Belsomra are available?

Belsomra is available as an oral tablet in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg. The usual recommended dosage is 10 mg per night. The maximum dosage is 20 mg daily. 

The dosage of Belsomra may be adjusted depending on your overall condition and response to treatment. Talk to your healthcare provider before using Belsomra. Your healthcare provider may suggest different natural relaxation methods in combination with Belsomra to treat insomnia.

What are the side effects of Belsomra?

The most common side effects of Belsomra include feeling drowsy or sleepy the day after taking Belsomra. Your ability to operate machinery or drive may be significantly decreased the day after taking Belsomra. Other reported side effects include abnormal dreams. 

Serious side effects of Belsomra include worsening depression or suicidal thoughts, temporary sleep paralysis, temporary weakness in the legs, and abnormal sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep-walking.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and other side effects may occur. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unusual side effects that persist or worsen. You can also file a report to the FDA in regard to any side effects you experience.

Tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions you have, including depression, muscle problems, narcolepsy, lung problems, or liver problems. You should also tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting treatment. In addition, you should tell your healthcare provider about other medications you take to prevent potential drug interactions.