Comparing Aubagio vs Ocrevus
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| Aubagio (teriflunomide) | Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Ocrevus is a CD20 monoclonal antibody that causes B-cells to self-destruct or disintegrate, reducing inflammation in people with MS. After an initial loading dose, it is given by IV infusion every... View more |
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| More about Aubagio (teriflunomide) | More about Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Aubagio has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 81 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Ocrevus has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 141 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 54% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Aubagio side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Ocrevus side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Aubagio prices |
View all Ocrevus 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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456 hours |
624 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 661 drugs are known to interact with Aubagio:
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A total of 363 drugs are known to interact with Ocrevus:
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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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September 12, 2012 |
March 28, 2017 |
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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.
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