Qutenza Alternatives Compared
Qutenza | Gabapentin | Duloxetine |
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Qutenza (capsaicin) | Gabapentin | Duloxetine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Pain. Qutenza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant with pain-relieving effects that may be used to treat certain seizure disorders or relieve nerve pain. Common side effects include dizziness or drowsiness and it may... View more |
Prescription only
Duloxetine has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it may cause a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Symptoms may include anxiety, headache... View more |
Related suggestions Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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More about Qutenza (capsaicin) | More about Gabapentin | More about Duloxetine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qutenza has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 2546 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Duloxetine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 2437 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: Qutenza side effects in more detail. |
See also: Gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Duloxetine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Gabapentin prices |
View all Duloxetine prices |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other capsaicin brands include: Analgesic Balm with Capsaicin, Aspercreme Warming Pain Relief Patch, Axsain, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsagel Maximum Strength, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Dolorac, Drs Cream, GNP Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, No Pain-HP, Pain Doctor, Pain-X, R-Gel, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Salonpas-Hot, Sloan's Liniment, Theragen HP, Zostrix, Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain, Zostrix Foot Pain, Zostrix Neuropathy, Zostrix Sports, Zostrix-HP View more | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Cymbalta, 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
6 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 B
No proven risk in humans
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 11 drugs are known to interact with Qutenza:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin:
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A total of 622 drugs are known to interact with Duloxetine:
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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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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November 16, 2009 |
December 30, 1993 |
August 03, 2004 |
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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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