Tapazole Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism. Tapazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism. methimazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Alcoholic Liver Damage. propylthiouracil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Tapazole side effects document. |
See the full methimazole side effects document. |
See the full propylthiouracil side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Tapazole prices and generic prices |
View all methimazole prices |
View all propylthiouracil prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Tapazole |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe 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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13 hours |
13 hours |
5 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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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 53 drugs are known to interact with Tapazole:
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A total of 53 drugs are known to interact with methimazole:
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A total of 51 drugs are known to interact with propylthiouracil:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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June 21, 1950 |
June 21, 1950 |
July 28, 1947 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.