Inderal Alternatives Compared
Inderal | Aimovig | Topiramate |
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Inderal (propranolol) | Aimovig (erenumab) | Topiramate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina, Aortic Stenosis, Benign Essential Tremor, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Migraine Prevention, Pheochromocytoma. Inderal may also be used for purposes... View more |
Prescription only
Aimovig is a prescription medicine that can be self-injected under the skin once a month to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Injection site reactions and constipation are the most common side... View more |
Prescription only
Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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More about Inderal (propranolol) | More about Aimovig (erenumab) | More about Topiramate | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Inderal has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Aimovig has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 614 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1324 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Inderal side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aimovig side effects in more detail. |
See also: topiramate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Aimovig prices |
View all topiramate prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other propranolol brands include: Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL |
N/A |
Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
6.4 hours |
672 hours |
56 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 557 drugs are known to interact with Inderal:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Aimovig:
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A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
November 13, 1967 |
May 17, 2018 |
December 24, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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