Epiduo Forte Alternatives Compared
Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) | Spironolactone | Doxycycline |
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Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) | Spironolactone | Doxycycline |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne. Epiduo Forte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more |
Prescription only
Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Epiduo Forte has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 119 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 706 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 1642 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Forms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other adapalene / benzoyl peroxide brands include: Epiduo | Aldactone, CaroSpir | Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 hours |
37 hours |
23 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
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. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 17 drugs are known to interact with Epiduo Forte:
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A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:
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A total of 237 drugs are known to interact with Doxycycline:
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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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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
July 15, 2015 |
January 21, 1960 |
December 05, 1967 |
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