Tegaserod Alternatives Compared
Tegaserod | Lactulose | Generlac |
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Tegaserod | Lactulose | Generlac (lactulose) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Constipation - Chronic, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. tegaserod may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute, Constipation. lactulose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute. Generlac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Constipation, Chronic
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More about Lactulose | More about Generlac (lactulose) | |||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Tegaserod has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Lactulose has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 148 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Generlac has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: tegaserod side effects in more detail. |
See also: lactulose side effects in more detail. |
See also: Generlac side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all lactulose prices |
View all Generlac prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Zelnorm | Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose | Other lactulose brands include: Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Kristalose | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
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N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with tegaserod:
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A total of 248 drugs are known to interact with lactulose:
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A total of 248 drugs are known to interact with Generlac:
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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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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
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Professional Resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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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
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