Hydroxychloroquine Alternatives Compared
Hydroxychloroquine | Methotrexate | Prednisone |
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Hydroxychloroquine | Methotrexate | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Lupus, Dermatomyositis, Lyme Disease - Arthritis, Lichen Planopilaris, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Malaria, Malaria Prevention, Sjogren's Syndrome, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue... View more |
Prescription only
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have failed. It may also be used in certain cancers. Side effects can be severe and... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Related suggestions Dermatomyositis
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More about Hydroxychloroquine | More about Methotrexate | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hydroxychloroquine has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 353 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Methotrexate has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 331 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 851 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: hydroxychloroquine side effects in more detail. |
See also: methotrexate side effects in more detail. |
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Plaquenil, Sovuna | Jylamvo, Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall, Xatmep | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
15 hours |
4 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with hydroxychloroquine:
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A total of 701 drugs are known to interact with methotrexate:
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A total of 597 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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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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December 07, 1953 |
February 21, 1955 |
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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.
Further information
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