Comparing Acetazolamide vs Lamictal XR
Acetazolamide | Lamictal XR |
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Acetazolamide | Lamictal XR (lamotrigine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hydrocephalus, Glaucoma, Edema, Epilepsy, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Mountain Sickness / Altitude Sickness, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Seizure Prevention, Seizures. acetazolamide may... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizure Prevention. Lamictal XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Seizure Prevention (Seizure Prophylaxis)
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More about Acetazolamide | More about Lamictal XR (lamotrigine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Acetazolamide has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 190 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Lamictal XR has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: acetazolamide side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lamictal XR side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all acetazolamide prices |
View all Lamictal XR prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other lamotrigine brands include: Lamictal, Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Subvenite | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
25.7 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. |
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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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 262 drugs are known to interact with acetazolamide:
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A total of 285 drugs are known to interact with Lamictal XR:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 27, 1953 |
May 29, 2009 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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