Comparing Topiramate vs Alli
Topiramate | Alli |
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Topiramate | Alli (orlistat) |
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Prescription only
Topiramate 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 migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Alli may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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More about Topiramate | More about Alli (orlistat) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1324 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Alli has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 118 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: topiramate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Alli side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all topiramate prices |
View all Alli prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | Other orlistat brands include: Xenical | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
13.5 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:
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A total of 142 drugs are known to interact with Alli:
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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 |
February 07, 2007 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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.
Further information
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