Comparing Flonase vs Xyzal
| Flonase (fluticasone) | Xyzal (levocetirizine) |
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| Flonase (fluticasone) | Xyzal (levocetirizine) |
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Over-the-counter
Flonase reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, Flonase may cause nose bleeds and it takes about three days for the full effects to be seen. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies. Xyzal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Flonase (fluticasone) | More about Xyzal (levocetirizine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Flonase has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Xyzal has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 286 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% 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. | |||||||||
View all Flonase side effects |
View all Xyzal side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
| 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. |
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| Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | Other levocetirizine brands include: Xyzal Allergy 24HR | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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8 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 51 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Xyzal:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
May 25, 2007 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 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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