Erenumab Alternatives Compared
| Erenumab | Emgality | Topiramate |
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| Erenumab | Emgality (galcanezumab) | Topiramate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Migraine Prevention, Headache, Migraine. erenumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Emgality is an injectable medication that can be self-administered subcutaneously (under the skin) once monthly for the prevention of migraine in adults or during a cluster headache period when used... View more |
Prescription only
Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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| More about Erenumab | More about Emgality (galcanezumab) | More about Topiramate | ||||||||||||||||
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Erenumab has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 636 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Emgality has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 481 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1323 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: erenumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: Emgality side effects in more detail. |
See also: topiramate side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Emgality prices |
View all topiramate prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
| Aimovig |
N/A |
Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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672 hours |
648 hours |
56 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with erenumab:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Emgality:
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A total of 289 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 24, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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