Comparing Alcohol (contained In Alcoholic Beverages) vs Amphetamine
| Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol) | Amphetamine |
|
|---|
| Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol) | Amphetamine |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Prescription only
Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Narcolepsy, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Amphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
|
| More about (ethanol) | More about Amphetamine | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
|
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Amphetamine has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 141 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
|
| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Amphetamine side effects |
||
| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
|
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
|
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
|
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
|
| Dosage Forms | ||
|
N/A |
|
|
| Brand Names | ||
| Other ethanol brands include: Ablysinol, Alcohol 5% in Dextrose 5%, Alcohol And Dextrose Injections USP Hypertonic, Dehydrated Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Palcohol | Adzenys ER, Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Evekeo ODT | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
|
8 hours |
17 hours |
|
| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
|
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
|
| Pregnancy Category | ||
|
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
|
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
|
| Drug Interactions | ||
|
A total of 542 drugs are known to interact with Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages):
|
A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Amphetamine:
|
|
| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
|
|
|
| Disease Interactions | ||
|
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
||
| First Approval Date | ||
|
N/A |
August 31, 1984 |
|
| WADA Class View classifications | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
|
N/A |
||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
|
|
||
1 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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.