Ampyra Alternatives Compared
Ampyra | Avonex | Glatiramer |
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Ampyra (dalfampridine) | Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | Glatiramer |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. Ampyra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Avonex is a type of interferon beta-1a that may be used to treat adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is administered intramuscularly once weekly into the upper thigh. Headache, flu-like... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Multiple Sclerosis. glatiramer may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Ampyra (dalfampridine) | More about Avonex (interferon beta-1a) | More about Glatiramer | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Ampyra has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Avonex has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 45 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Glatiramer has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 152 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Ampyra side effects in more detail. |
See also: Avonex side effects in more detail. |
See also: glatiramer side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all glatiramer prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Other interferon beta-1a brands include: Avonex Pen, Avonex Prefilled Syringe, Rebif, Rebif Rebidose | Copaxone, Glatopa | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
6.5 hours |
3 hours |
1 hour |
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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. |
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 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 48 drugs are known to interact with Ampyra:
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A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with Avonex:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with glatiramer:
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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. |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
January 22, 2010 |
May 17, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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