Comparing Misoprostol vs Vimovo
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| Misoprostol | Vimovo (esomeprazole / naproxen) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer. May also be prescribed off label for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis. Vimovo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis
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| More about Misoprostol | More about Vimovo (esomeprazole / naproxen) | ||||||||||||||||
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Misoprostol has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 628 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Vimovo has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: misoprostol side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Vimovo side effects in more detail. |
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View all misoprostol prices |
View all Vimovo prices and generic prices |
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1 hour |
15 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 14 drugs are known to interact with misoprostol:
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A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Vimovo:
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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 |
April 30, 2010 |
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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.
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