Comparing Dronabinol vs Marinol
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Prescribed for Anorexia, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, AIDS Related Wasting. May also be prescribed off label for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. |
Prescribed for Anorexia, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, AIDS Related Wasting. Marinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full dronabinol side effects document. |
See the full Marinol side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all dronabinol prices |
View all Marinol prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe 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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24 hours |
24 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 364 drugs are known to interact with dronabinol:
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A total of 364 drugs are known to interact with Marinol:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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May 31, 1985 |
May 31, 1985 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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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