Comparing Allopurinol vs Celecoxib
| Allopurinol | Celecoxib |
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| Allopurinol | Celecoxib |
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Prescription only
Allopurinol is used in the treatment of high uric acid levels associated with gout, kidney stones, and cancer treatment, it should not be used for asymptomatic high uric acid levels. If a rash occurs... View more |
Prescription only
Celecoxib is a COX-2-specific NSAID that has a lower propensity for gastrointestinal side effects than many other NSAIDs; however, it still may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic... View more |
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| More about Allopurinol | More about Celecoxib | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Allopurinol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 91 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Celecoxib has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 280 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Allopurinol side effects |
View all Celecoxib side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Allopurinol prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Aloprim, Zyloprim | Celebrex, Elyxyb | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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27 hours |
11 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 436 drugs are known to interact with Allopurinol:
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A total of 450 drugs are known to interact with Celecoxib:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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August 19, 1966 |
December 31, 1998 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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