Cyproheptadine Alternatives Compared
Cyproheptadine | Megestrol | Marinol |
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Cyproheptadine | Megestrol | Marinol (dronabinol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, Allergic Reactions, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Failure to Thrive, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, AIDS Related Wasting, Anorexia, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight), Breast Cancer - Palliative, Cachexia, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, AIDS Related Wasting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Marinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Anorexia
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More about Cyproheptadine | More about Megestrol | More about Marinol (dronabinol) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cyproheptadine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Megestrol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Marinol has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: cyproheptadine side effects in more detail. |
See also: megestrol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Marinol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Megace ES | Other dronabinol brands include: Syndros | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
20 hours |
24 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 330 drugs are known to interact with cyproheptadine:
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A total of 151 drugs are known to interact with megestrol:
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A total of 395 drugs are known to interact with Marinol:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 17, 1961 |
August 18, 1971 |
May 31, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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