Syndros Alternatives Compared
| Syndros (dronabinol) | Cyproheptadine | Megestrol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, AIDS Related Wasting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced. Syndros may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, Allergic Reactions, Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Failure to Thrive, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, AIDS Related Wasting, Anorexia, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight), Cachexia, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia... View more |
Related suggestions Anorexia
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Cyproheptadine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 213 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Megestrol has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 135 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other dronabinol brands include: Marinol |
N/A |
Megace ES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24 hours |
16 hours |
20 hours |
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Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 399 drugs are known to interact with Syndros:
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Cyproheptadine:
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A total of 182 drugs are known to interact with Megestrol:
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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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July 01, 2016 |
October 17, 1961 |
August 18, 1971 |
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N/A |
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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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