Comparing Duac vs Aldactone
Duac | Aldactone |
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Duac (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) | Aldactone (spironolactone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne. Duac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne, Alopecia, Edema, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Hirsutism, Hypokalemia, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis. Aldactone may also be used for... View more |
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More about Duac (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) | More about Aldactone (spironolactone) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Duac has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 279 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Aldactone has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Duac side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aldactone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin brands include: Acanya, Benzaclin, Neuac, Onexton, Z-Clinz 10 | Other spironolactone brands include: CaroSpir | ||||||||
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 |
37 hours |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Duac:
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A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Aldactone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 26, 2002 |
January 21, 1960 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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