Comparing Aldactazide vs Cortisone
Aldactazide | Cortisone |
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Aldactazide (hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone) | Cortisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ascites, Heart Failure, Nephrotic Syndrome, Edema, High Blood Pressure. Aldactazide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bursitis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Berylliosis, Chorioditis, Chorioretinitis, Conjunctivitis, Crohn's Disease - Active, Dermatomyositis, Epicondylitis - Tennis... View more |
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More about Aldactazide (hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone) | More about Cortisone | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Aldactazide has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cortisone has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Aldactazide side effects in more detail. |
See also: cortisone 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 | |||||||||
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View all cortisone prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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. | |||||||||
37 hours |
1 hour |
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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 N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 552 drugs are known to interact with Aldactazide:
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A total of 592 drugs are known to interact with cortisone:
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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 | |||||||||
January 27, 1961 |
December 04, 1950 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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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