Comparing Alpha-lipoic Acid vs NAC
| Alpha-lipoic acid | NAC (acetylcysteine) |
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| Alpha-lipoic acid | NAC (acetylcysteine) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for Dietary Supplementation. Alpha-lipoic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. NAC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Dietary Supplementation
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| More about Alpha-lipoic acid | More about NAC (acetylcysteine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Alpha-lipoic acid has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 61 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
NAC has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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 Alpha-lipoic acid side effects |
View all NAC side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
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None |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Alpha-Lipoic-Acid-300 | Other acetylcysteine brands include: Acetadote, Legubeti, N-A-C Sustain | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
6 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 N
Not classified
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Alpha-lipoic acid:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with NAC:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease 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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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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