Somavert Alternatives Compared
| Somavert | Sandostatin LAR Depot | Parlodel |
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| Somavert (pegvisomant) | Sandostatin LAR Depot (octreotide) | Parlodel (bromocriptine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acromegaly. Somavert may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin LAR Depot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperprolactinemia, Acromegaly, Parkinson's Disease. Parlodel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Somavert (pegvisomant) | More about Sandostatin LAR Depot (octreotide) | More about Parlodel (bromocriptine) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Somavert has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 67% reported a negative effect. |
Sandostatin LAR Depot has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Parlodel has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Somavert side effects in more detail. |
See also: Sandostatin LAR Depot side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Parlodel side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Somavert prices |
View all Sandostatin LAR Depot prices and generic prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin | Other bromocriptine brands include: Cycloset | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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144 hours |
1.5 hours |
8 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 72 drugs are known to interact with Somavert:
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A total of 147 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin LAR Depot:
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A total of 430 drugs are known to interact with Parlodel:
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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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March 25, 2003 |
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June 28, 1978 |
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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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