Comparing Sunosi vs Wakix
Sunosi (solriamfetol) | Wakix (pitolisant) |
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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) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Sunosi has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 81 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Wakix has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
7.1 hours |
24.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 81 drugs are known to interact with Sunosi:
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A total of 510 drugs are known to interact with Wakix:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
March 20, 2019 |
August 14, 2019 |
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1 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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