Comparing Sunosi vs Wakix
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| Sunosi (solriamfetol) | Wakix (pitolisant) |
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Prescription only
Sunosi is a once-daily medication that may be used to increase wakefulness in people with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It can increase blood pressure and common side effects include... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Narcolepsy. Wakix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Sunosi (solriamfetol) | More about Wakix (pitolisant) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Sunosi has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 65 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Wakix has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Sunosi side effects in more detail. |
See also: Wakix side effects in more detail. |
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View all Sunosi prices |
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N/A |
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| 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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7.1 hours |
24.2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 81 drugs are known to interact with Sunosi:
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A total of 464 drugs are known to interact with Wakix:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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 20, 2019 |
August 14, 2019 |
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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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