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Comparing Diacomit vs Epidiolex

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

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Diacomit side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 60 capsule
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $26.26
Cost* $1,575.50

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Quantity 100 mL
Dosage 100 mg/mL
Per Unit* $14.92
Cost* $1,491.98

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Generic Availability

No

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral liquid

Brand Names

N/A

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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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

Summary unavailable.

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Summary unavailable.

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FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 547 drugs are known to interact with Diacomit:

  • 58 major drug interactions (180 brand and generic names)
  • 478 moderate drug interactions (2113 brand and generic names)
  • 11 minor drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)

A total of 539 drugs are known to interact with Epidiolex:

  • 9 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)
  • 482 moderate drug interactions (2181 brand and generic names)
  • 48 minor drug interactions (165 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
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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 20, 2018

June 25, 2018

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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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.

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