Topamax Sprinkle Alternatives Compared
Topamax Sprinkle | Aimovig | Topiramate |
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Topamax Sprinkle (topiramate) | Aimovig (erenumab) | Topiramate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Migraine Prevention, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Seizure Prevention, Epilepsy, Seizures. Topamax Sprinkle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 Topamax Sprinkle (topiramate) | More about Aimovig (erenumab) | More about Topiramate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Topamax Sprinkle has an average rating of 1.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% 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: Topamax Sprinkle 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 |
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Topamax Sprinkle prices |
View all Aimovig prices |
View all topiramate prices |
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Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 288 drugs are known to interact with Topamax Sprinkle:
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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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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 26, 1998 |
May 17, 2018 |
December 24, 1996 |
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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.
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