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Nimodipine Alternatives Compared

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Nimodipine Topiramate Topamax
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Nimodipine Topiramate Topamax topiramate

Prescribed for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. May also be prescribed off label for Ischemic Stroke, Migraine Prevention.

Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more

Topamax may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraine. Drowsiness is a... View more

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Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Availability

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only
Ratings & Reviews

Nimodipine has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1220 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

Topamax has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 550 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

See the full nimodipine side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: anxiety, ataxia, confusion, diarrhea, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphasia, fatigue, lack of concentration, memory impairment, nausea, nervousness, paresthesia, psychomotor disturbance, speech disturbance, depression, visual disturbance, weight loss, dysgeusia, mood changes, anorexia.

See the full topiramate side effects document.

Common side effects include: anxiety, ataxia, confusion, diarrhea, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphasia, fatigue, lack of concentration, memory impairment, nausea, nervousness, paresthesia, psychomotor disturbance, speech disturbance, depression, visual disturbance, weight loss, dysgeusia, mood changes, anorexia.

See the full Topamax side effects document.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 20 each
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $6.38
Cost* $127.63

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Quantity 7 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $2.52
Cost* $17.61

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Quantity 60 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $18.60
Cost* $1,115.82

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Nymalize Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR
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.

3 hours

56 hours

56 hours
CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 443 drugs are known to interact with nimodipine:

  • 39 major drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)
  • 397 moderate drug interactions (2577 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)

A total of 284 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:

  • 103 major drug interactions (622 brand and generic names)
  • 178 moderate drug interactions (685 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

A total of 284 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:

  • 103 major drug interactions (622 brand and generic names)
  • 178 moderate drug interactions (685 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You should avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice if you are receiving... View more
  • NiMODipine and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with topiramate. This can cause excessive sleep... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with topiramate. This can cause excessive sleep... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 28, 1988

December 24, 1996

December 24, 1996
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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