Tiglutik Alternatives Compared
| Tiglutik | Riluzole | Rilutek |
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| Tiglutik (riluzole) | Riluzole | Rilutek (riluzole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Tiglutik may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. riluzole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Rilutek may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Tiglutik (riluzole) | More about Riluzole | More about Rilutek (riluzole) | ||||||||||||||||
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Riluzole has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Rilutek has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
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See also: Tiglutik side effects in more detail. |
See also: riluzole side effects in more detail. |
See also: Rilutek side effects in more detail. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Tiglutik prices |
View all riluzole prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other riluzole brands include: Exservan, Rilutek | Exservan, Rilutek, Tiglutik | Other riluzole brands include: Exservan, Tiglutik | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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12 hours |
12 hours |
12 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 66 drugs are known to interact with Tiglutik:
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A total of 66 drugs are known to interact with riluzole:
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A total of 66 drugs are known to interact with Rilutek:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
December 12, 1995 |
December 12, 1995 |
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N/A |
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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