Comparing Qulipta vs Zonisamide

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Qulipta (atogepant)

Zonisamide

Prescription only

Prescribed for Chronic Migraine, Migraine Prevention. Qulipta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Migraine Prevention, Epilepsy, Benign Essential Tremor, Parkinsonian Tremor, Seizures. Zonisamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Qulipta has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 177 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect.

Zonisamide has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 146 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Constipation (14.1%)
Nausea (7.9%)
Fatigue (6.2%)
Loss of appetite (4.5%)
Tiredness (4.0%)
Dizziness (2.8%)
Weight loss (2.8%)

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Memory loss (13.0%)
Depression (11.6%)
Loss of appetite (9.6%)
Weight loss (9.6%)
Headaches (8.9%)
Anger (6.8%)
Anxiety (6.8%)

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Drug Class

CGRP inhibitors

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants

Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$41.16
Cost^*	$1,234.67

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	100 mg
Per unit^*	$0.82
Cost^*	$41.24

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral capsule

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

11 hours

63 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA 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.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 194 drugs are known to interact with Qulipta:

80 major drug interactions (224 brand and generic names)
14 moderate drug interactions (28 brand and generic names)
100 minor drug interactions (304 brand and generic names)

A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with Zonisamide:

101 major drug interactions (587 brand and generic names)
307 moderate drug interactions (1118 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of zonisamide such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 28, 2021

March 27, 2000

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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