Comparing Ampyra vs Aubagio
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Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Ampyra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Aubagio is a selective immunosuppressant that may be used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. It interacts with many other medications and carries a boxed warning about the risk of liver toxicity... View more |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.2
For Multiple Sclerosis: Not a cure and I may have been expecting (hoping for) more, but it's working for me. I still use a cane to walk to the office (.33 mile), but I now get around the office without the cane, including going to the restroom, going for lunch, etc. |
5.4
For Multiple Sclerosis: When I first started Aubagio, I had almost instant panic attacks that my Dr. And pharmacist said, were not from Aubagio, but every night after I had taken it for months about 15 minutes in I would have the most intense panic attacks that had lasted six months my attacks still lasted after that not as severe but still every day until I just quit it 3 months ago. I also had severe stomach ache, flushing, incredibly high blood pressure, hair thinning, I am feeling now it did help me with energy, I wasn't sure if it was Aubagio or an anti depressants that was helping me and the burning sensation is back in my body. My doctor is going to be upset I have not seen him since I quit, I just can't handle the fear in panic attacks and the blood pressure For Multiple Sclerosis: How does one know if an MS med works? It is a crap shoot. I have lost hair--no big deal. Most concerned about the accessibility of the packaging. It is an awful package for people with a neurological disorder. What is wrong with a bottle? |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: urinary tract infection. See the full Ampyra side effects document. |
Common side effects include: alopecia, decreased neutrophils, decreased white blood cell count, diarrhea, increased serum alanine aminotransferase, nausea, decreased platelet count, hyperkalemia, and lymphocytopenia. See the full Aubagio side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Ampyra prices and generic prices |
View all Aubagio prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6.5 hours |
456 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 32 drugs are known to interact with Ampyra:
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A total of 601 drugs are known to interact with Aubagio:
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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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January 22, 2010 |
September 12, 2012 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Multiple Sclerosis: I've has MS for 5 years now. I was diagnosed with RRMS but think I'm much worse. I know I had something going on as far back as 2010 ( 9 years ago) but unable to get a diagnosis till 2014. Because of this, I have many lesions. I started taking Amprya 2 years ago. I felt if it helps me a little bit it would be worth it. Well it helped me a little bit. Enough that 2 years later I had to go without for 2 weeks. Insurance reasons. When I came off of it I noticed the difference. So now I have to start taking the generic now because of my Insurance. (Dalfampridine) is the name. So it is the same actual drug dalfampridine but made by a different company which makes is at a cheaper price. My generic brand is made in India.