Comparing Topamax vs Nicorette
Topamax | Nicorette |
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Topamax (topiramate) | Nicorette (nicotine) |
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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 and OTC
Prescribed for Smoking Cessation. Nicorette may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Topamax (topiramate) | More about Nicorette (nicotine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Topamax has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 643 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Nicorette has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Topamax side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nicorette side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Topamax prices |
View all Nicorette prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR | Other nicotine brands include: Commit, Habitrol, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette DS, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
4 hours |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Nicorette:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 24, 1996 |
January 13, 1984 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||||||||||
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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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