Comparing Amitriptyline vs Xerac AC
Amitriptyline | Xerac AC |
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Amitriptyline | Xerac AC (aluminum chloride hexahydrate) |
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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 |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Hyperhidrosis. Xerac AC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Amitriptyline has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 1768 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Xerac AC has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: amitriptyline side effects in more detail. |
See also: Xerac AC side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Other aluminum chloride hexahydrate brands include: B+Drier, Certain Dri, Drysol, Hypercare | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
N/A |
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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
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 705 drugs are known to interact with amitriptyline:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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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 | |||||||||||||||||
April 07, 1961 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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