Comparing Fosamax vs Cataflam
Fosamax | Cataflam |
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Fosamax (alendronate) | Cataflam (diclofenac) |
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Prescription only
Fosamax helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Frozen Shoulder, Aseptic Necrosis, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Period Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Spondyloarthritis. Cataflam may... View more |
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More about Fosamax (alendronate) | More about Cataflam (diclofenac) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Fosamax has an average rating of 2.6 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 81% reported a negative effect. |
Cataflam has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Fosamax side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cataflam side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other alendronate brands include: Binosto | Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Lofena, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
N/A |
1.8 hours |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 116 drugs are known to interact with Fosamax:
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A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with Cataflam:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 29, 1995 |
November 24, 1993 |
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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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