Ergoloid mesylates Alternatives Compared
| Ergoloid mesylates | Hydergine | Donepezil |
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| Ergoloid mesylates | Hydergine (ergoloid mesylates) | Donepezil |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease, Arteriosclerotic Dementia, Dementia. ergoloid mesylates may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease, Arteriosclerotic Dementia, Dementia. Hydergine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Donepezil boosts the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is noticeably depleted in people with Alzheimer's disease. Side effects are more likely at higher dosages and include nausea... View more |
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| More about Ergoloid mesylates | More about Hydergine (ergoloid mesylates) | More about Donepezil | ||||||||||||||||
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Donepezil has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 129 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: ergoloid mesylates side effects in more detail. |
See also: Hydergine side effects in more detail. |
See also: donepezil side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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View all donepezil prices |
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gerimal, Hydergine, Hydergine LC | Other ergoloid mesylates brands include: Gerimal, Hydergine LC | Adlarity, Aricept, Aricept ODT | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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5.1 hours |
5.1 hours |
70 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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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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 6 drugs are known to interact with ergoloid mesylates:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Hydergine:
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A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with donepezil:
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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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 30, 1977 |
December 30, 1977 |
November 25, 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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