Betamethasone Alternatives Compared
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Dermatological Disorders, Gouty Arthritis, Inflammatory Conditions, Bursitis, Crohn's Disease - Active, Osteoarthritis, Ulcerative Colitis - Active. betamethasone may also be used for... View more |
Prescription only
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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| More about Betamethasone | More about Meloxicam | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Betamethasone has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 593 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 854 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: betamethasone side effects in more detail. |
See also: meloxicam side effects in more detail. |
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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6.5 hours |
20 hours |
4 hours |
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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. |
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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 580 drugs are known to interact with betamethasone:
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A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:
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A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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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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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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April 13, 2000 |
February 21, 1955 |
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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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