Comparing Chondroitin / Glucosamine vs Triamcinolone
Chondroitin / glucosamine | Triamcinolone |
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Chondroitin / glucosamine | Triamcinolone |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Dietary Supplementation. chondroitin / glucosamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Alopecia, Allergies, Bursitis, Gouty Arthritis, Dermatological Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis... View more |
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More about Chondroitin / glucosamine | More about Triamcinolone | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Chondroitin / glucosamine has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Triamcinolone has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: chondroitin / glucosamine side effects in more detail. |
See also: triamcinolone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all triamcinolone prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Cidaflex, Cosamin DS, Glucoten, OptiFlex Complete, Osteo Bi-Flex, Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength, Pryflex, Relamine, Schiff Move Free View more | Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
N/A |
36 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with chondroitin / glucosamine:
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A total of 580 drugs are known to interact with triamcinolone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
December 03, 1957 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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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