Comparing Topamax vs Desoxyn
Topamax | Desoxyn |
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Topamax (topiramate) | Desoxyn (methamphetamine) |
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Prescription only
Topamax may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraine. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Desoxyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Topamax (topiramate) | More about Desoxyn (methamphetamine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Topamax has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 642 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Desoxyn has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 92% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Topamax side effects in more detail. |
See also: Desoxyn side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR | Other methamphetamine brands include: Desoxyn Gradumet | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
56 hours |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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 | |||||||||
A total of 289 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:
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A total of 235 drugs are known to interact with Desoxyn:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 24, 1996 |
December 31, 1943 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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