L-methylfolate Alternatives Compared
L-methylfolate | Bupropion | Cymbalta |
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L-methylfolate | Bupropion | Cymbalta (duloxetine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Folic Acid Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Depression. May also be prescribed off label for Borderline Personality Disorder. |
Prescription only
Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black... View more |
Prescription only
Cymbalta has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it has been associated with a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Prescribed for Back Pain... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
L-methylfolate has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 160 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2818 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Cymbalta has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 1861 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: l-methylfolate side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: bupropion side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Cymbalta side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Cymbalta prices and generic prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Denovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Other duloxetine brands include: Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka | ||||||||||||||||
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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30 hours |
17 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with l-methylfolate:
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A total of 491 drugs are known to interact with bupropion:
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A total of 583 drugs are known to interact with Cymbalta:
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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 30, 1985 |
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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.
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