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Comparing Cyproheptadine vs Levocetirizine

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Cyproheptadine Levocetirizine
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Cyproheptadine Levocetirizine
Prescription only

Prescribed for Anorexia, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Reactions, Allergies, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Failure to Thrive, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI... View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Food Allergies. Levocetirizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Cyproheptadine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 212 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect.

Levocetirizine has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 344 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Strength 4 mg
Per unit* $0.51
Cost* $25.48

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Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 5 mg
Per unit* $0.44 - $1.12
Cost* $13.28 - $33.51

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

 Xyzal, Xyzal Allergy 24HR
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

16 hours

8 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Cyproheptadine:

  • 10 major drug interactions (78 brand and generic names)
  • 315 moderate drug interactions (1382 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Levocetirizine:

  • 2 major drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)
  • 250 moderate drug interactions (1081 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (41 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cyproheptadine such as dizziness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levocetirizine such as dizziness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

October 17, 1961

N/A
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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