Comparing Ampyra vs Aubagio
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| Ampyra (dalfampridine) | Aubagio (teriflunomide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Ampyra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
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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| More about Ampyra (dalfampridine) | More about Aubagio (teriflunomide) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ampyra has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Aubagio has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Ampyra side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Aubagio side effects in more detail. |
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View all Ampyra prices and generic prices |
View all Aubagio prices and generic prices |
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Ampyra:
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A total of 675 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 Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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
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