Comparing Ampyra vs Aubagio
| Ampyra (dalfampridine) | Aubagio (teriflunomide) |
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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) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Ampyra has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 77 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 86 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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 Ampyra side effects |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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6.5 hours |
456 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 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 52 drugs are known to interact with Ampyra:
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A total of 750 drugs are known to interact with Aubagio:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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January 22, 2010 |
September 12, 2012 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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