Comparing Xifaxan vs Lotronex
Xifaxan | Lotronex |
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Xifaxan (rifaximin) | Lotronex (alosetron) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea, Traveler's Diarrhea. Xifaxan may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea. Lotronex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea
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More about Xifaxan (rifaximin) | More about Lotronex (alosetron) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Xifaxan has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 94 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Lotronex has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 23 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: Xifaxan side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lotronex side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Lotronex prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
10.19 hours |
1.5 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 70 drugs are known to interact with Xifaxan:
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A total of 71 drugs are known to interact with Lotronex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
May 25, 2004 |
February 09, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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