Comparing Contrave vs Desoxyn
Contrave | Desoxyn |
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Contrave (bupropion / naltrexone) | Desoxyn (methamphetamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Contrave may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Desoxyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Contrave (bupropion / naltrexone) | More about Desoxyn (methamphetamine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Contrave has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 1981 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Desoxyn has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Contrave side effects in more detail. |
See also: Desoxyn side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other methamphetamine brands include: Desoxyn Gradumet | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
21 hours |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 727 drugs are known to interact with Contrave:
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A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with Desoxyn:
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 10, 2014 |
December 31, 1943 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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