Comparing Diacomit vs Epidiolex

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Diacomit stiripentol

Epidiolex cannabidiol

Prescribed for Dravet Syndrome. Diacomit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Epidiolex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Dravet Syndrome

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Drug Class

Gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors

Miscellaneous anticonvulsants

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	60 capsule
Dosage	250 mg
Per Unit^*	$26.26
Cost^*	$1,575.50

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Quantity	60 mL
Dosage	100 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$16.24
Cost^*	$974.16

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Generic Availability

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule
Oral powder for reconstitution

Oral liquid

Brand Names

N/A

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.

13 hours

61 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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

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Drug Interactions

A total of 558 drugs are known to interact with Diacomit:

61 major drug interactions (185 brand and generic names)
486 moderate drug interactions (2152 brand and generic names)
11 minor drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)

A total of 555 drugs are known to interact with Epidiolex:

10 major drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)
495 moderate drug interactions (2226 brand and generic names)
50 minor drug interactions (169 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Stiripentol should be taken during a meal to help with its absorption; however, it should not be... View more

Food may affect the absorption and blood levels of cannabidiol. To avoid significant fluctuations... View more
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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 20, 2018

June 25, 2018

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** 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.

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