Comparing Amitriptyline vs Cyproheptadine
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Prescription only
Amitriptyline is an effective antidepressant but it may cause drowsiness initially and a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. It may be used off-label to treat other conditions such as... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, Allergic Reactions, Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Failure to Thrive, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI... View more |
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Amitriptyline has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 1811 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Cyproheptadine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 212 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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16 hours |
16 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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 718 drugs are known to interact with Amitriptyline:
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Cyproheptadine:
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April 07, 1961 |
October 17, 1961 |
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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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