Comparing Firmagon vs Lupron Depot
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| Firmagon (degarelix) | Lupron Depot (leuprolide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer. Firmagon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Lupron Depot is a hormone deprivation treatment that may be used for the palliative care of advanced prostate cancer. The main side effects are hot flashes and general pain and it may cause... View more |
Related suggestions Prostate Cancer
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| More about Firmagon (degarelix) | More about Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Firmagon has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Lupron Depot has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 214 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Firmagon side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lupron Depot side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Firmagon prices |
View all Lupron Depot prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron Depot-PED | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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1272 hours |
4.25 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. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with Firmagon:
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A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 24, 2008 |
January 26, 1989 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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