Clonazepam Alternatives Compared
Clonazepam | Aimovig | Qulipta |
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Clonazepam | Aimovig (erenumab) | Qulipta (atogepant) |
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Prescription only
Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder, to relieve anxiety, or to sedate. When used long-term it can cause dependence and... View more |
Prescription only
Aimovig is a prescription medicine that can be self-injected under the skin once a month to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Injection site reactions and constipation are the most common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Migraine, Migraine Prevention. Qulipta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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More about Clonazepam | More about Aimovig (erenumab) | More about Qulipta (atogepant) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clonazepam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 2108 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Aimovig has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 614 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Qulipta has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: clonazepam side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aimovig side effects in more detail. |
See also: Qulipta side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Klonopin |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 hours |
672 hours |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with clonazepam:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Aimovig:
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A total of 177 drugs are known to interact with Qulipta:
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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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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 04, 1975 |
May 17, 2018 |
September 28, 2021 |
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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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