Comparing Deplin vs L-methylfolate
| Deplin | L-methylfolate |
|
|---|
| Deplin (l-methylfolate) | L-methylfolate |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Prescription only
Prescribed for Folic Acid Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Depression. Deplin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Folic Acid Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Depression. May also be prescribed off label for Borderline Personality Disorder. |
Related suggestions Depression
Folic Acid Deficiency
Hyperhomocysteinemia
Popular comparisons
|
| More about Deplin (l-methylfolate) | More about L-methylfolate | |
| Generic Status | ||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
|
Deplin has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 109 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
L-methylfolate has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
|
| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
|
See also: Deplin side effects in more detail. |
See also: l-methylfolate side effects in more detail. |
|
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
|
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
|
| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
|
|
|
| Brand Names | ||
| Other l-methylfolate brands include: Denovo, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | Denovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | |
| 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 |
N/A |
|
| 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. |
|
| Pregnancy Category | ||
|
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
|
| Drug Interactions | ||
|
A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Deplin:
|
A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with l-methylfolate:
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| More Information | ||
| Patient resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| 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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.