Cyproheptadine Alternatives Compared
| Cyproheptadine | Marinol | Megestrol |
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| Cyproheptadine | Marinol dronabinol | Megestrol |
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Prescribed for Anorexia, Anorexia Nervosa, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Reactions, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Migraine, Pruritus, Urticaria. May also be prescribed off label for Failure to... View more |
Prescribed for Anorexia, AIDS Related Wasting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Marinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, AIDS Related Wasting, Anorexia, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Cachexia, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia, Hot Flashes. May also be prescribed off... View more |
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| More about Cyproheptadine | More about Marinol (dronabinol) | More about Megestrol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Cyproheptadine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 195 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Marinol has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Megestrol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 122 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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See the full cyproheptadine side effects document. |
See the full Marinol side effects document. |
See the full megestrol side effects document. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all cyproheptadine prices |
View all Marinol prices and generic prices |
View all megestrol prices |
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Other dronabinol brands include: Syndros | Megace ES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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16 hours |
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20 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. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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 317 drugs are known to interact with cyproheptadine:
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A total of 377 drugs are known to interact with Marinol:
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A total of 140 drugs are known to interact with megestrol:
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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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October 17, 1961 |
May 31, 1985 |
August 18, 1971 |
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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.
Further information
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