Comparing Estradiol vs Reclast
Estradiol | Reclast |
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Estradiol | Reclast (zoledronic acid) |
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Prescription only
Estradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that may be given for several different indications, including the relief of menopausal symptoms or low estrogen levels caused by other conditions. Its use... View more |
Prescription only
Reclast may be used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid use, or gonadal failure, in the treatment of Paget's disease, and to increase bone mineral density in men. Reclast... View more |
Related suggestions Prevention of Osteoporosis
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More about Estradiol | More about Reclast (zoledronic acid) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Estradiol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 576 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Reclast has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 267 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: estradiol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Reclast side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all estradiol prices |
View all Reclast prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estrace, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more | Other zoledronic acid brands include: Aclasta, Zometa | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
N/A |
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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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
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 363 drugs are known to interact with estradiol:
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A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with Reclast:
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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. |
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 23, 1975 |
August 17, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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