Zyprexa Alternatives Compared
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Zyprexa is an antipsychotic that may be used to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Weight gain is common in people who take Zyprexa. Prescribed for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major... View more |
Lamictal is used to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures in some types of epilepsy and also to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. Rarely, Lamictal may cause a potentially fatal rash... View more |
Lamotrigine may be used to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures in some types of epilepsy and also to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. Rarely, lamotrigine may cause a potentially fatal... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: asthenia, dizziness, drowsiness, extrapyramidal reaction, hyperkinetic muscle activity, akinesia, cogwheel rigidity, drug-induced parkinson's disease, dyspepsia, mask-like face, xerostomia. See the full Zyprexa side effects document. |
Common side effects include: ataxia, skin rash, headache, insomnia, nausea. See the full Lamictal side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, skin rash, headache, insomnia, nausea. See the full lamotrigine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Zyprexa prices and generic prices |
View all Lamictal prices and generic prices |
View all lamotrigine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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| Other olanzapine brands include: Zyprexa Intramuscular, Zyprexa Relprevv, Zyprexa Zydis | Other lamotrigine brands include: Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite | Lamictal, Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, Subvenite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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54 hours |
25.7 hours |
25.7 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 625 drugs are known to interact with Zyprexa:
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A total of 265 drugs are known to interact with Lamictal:
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A total of 265 drugs are known to interact with lamotrigine:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 30, 1996 |
December 27, 1994 |
December 27, 1994 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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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