Orvaten Alternatives Compared
Orvaten | Midodrine | Fludrocortisone |
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Orvaten (midodrine) | Midodrine | Fludrocortisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Hypotension. Orvaten may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Hypotension. midodrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Addison's Disease, Adrenogenital Syndrome. fludrocortisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Dysautonomia
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More about Orvaten (midodrine) | More about Midodrine | More about Fludrocortisone | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Orvaten has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Midodrine has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Fludrocortisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Orvaten side effects in more detail. |
See also: midodrine side effects in more detail. |
See also: fludrocortisone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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 midodrine prices |
View all fludrocortisone prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Orvaten | Florinef, Florinef Acetate | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
4 hours |
36 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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 167 drugs are known to interact with Orvaten:
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A total of 167 drugs are known to interact with midodrine:
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A total of 567 drugs are known to interact with fludrocortisone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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 03, 2004 |
September 06, 1996 |
August 18, 1955 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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