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Symbyax combines two drugs that affect the brain’s chemicals responsible for mood and behavior. First, fluoxetine belongs to the group of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Second, olanzapine is an antipsychotic drug.
Symbyax Prices
Here’s a list of Symbyax prices:
Dosage | Without Insurance |
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CVS Pharmacy |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $318.94 |
6mg/25mg | $433.69 |
6mg/50mg | $443.50 |
12mg/50mg | $665.10 |
Kmart |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $319.44 |
6mg/25mg | $434.19 |
6mg/50mg | $438.57 |
12mg/50mg | $664.60 |
Kroger |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $322.47 |
6mg/25mg | $434.94 |
6mg/50mg | $438.57 |
12mg/50mg | $657.87 |
Publix |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $326.23 |
6mg/25mg | $442.75 |
6mg/50mg | $442.75 |
12mg/50mg | $664.60 |
Rite Aid |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $329.99 |
6mg/25mg | $449.99 |
6mg/50mg | $448.95 |
12mg/50mg | $669.99 |
Target |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $321.42 |
6mg/25mg | $436.71 |
6mg/50mg | $442.75 |
12mg/50mg | $657.87 |
Walgreens |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $326.05 |
6mg/25mg | $443.50 |
6mg/50mg | $443.60 |
12mg/50mg | $665.35 |
Walmart |
|
30 Capsules | |
3mg/25mg | $322.37 |
6mg/25mg | $429.91 |
6mg/50mg | $438.47 |
12mg/50mg | $657.77 |
History
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Symbyax for treating bipolar I disordered in 2003. By 2009, the agency also approved its use in managing the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression.
Eli Lilly and Company is the manufacturer of the branded prescription drug.
Medical Uses
Symbyax is a single capsule that contains both active ingredients. Doctors prescribe it for the treatment of:
- Depressive episodes caused by bipolar I disorder, also known as manic depression; and
- Depression that hasn’t been effectively managed – or treated – after at least two other antidepressants have been administered.
Doctors also sometimes prescribe it for other mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. You should monitor these off-label uses for safety reasons.
Warning/Precaution
Symbyax shouldn’t be prescribed to:
- Children under ten years of age
- People with dementia-related psychotic conditions may increase the risk of death among older adults with related conditions.
- Patients on treatment with methylene blue injection, pimozide, or thioridazine
- Individuals who have taken MAO inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, linezolid, rasagiline, tranylcypromine, and selegiline, in the past 14 days due to the risk of adverse drug interactions.
Be sure to report any worsening or new symptoms to your doctor when taking the drug. These include behavior or mood changes, panic attacks, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping, especially when you have depressed or suicidal thoughts.