Arnica topical Alternatives Compared
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Over-the-counter
Used for Inflammatory Conditions, Muscle Pain, Epicondylitis - Tennis Elbow. Arnica topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bursitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Adrenal Insufficiency, Berylliosis, Chorioditis, Chorioretinitis, Conjunctivitis, Crohn's Disease - Active, Dermatomyositis, Epicondylitis - Tennis... View more |
Related suggestions Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow
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Arnica topical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 868 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Cortisone has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Rayos |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 622 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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A total of 626 drugs are known to interact with Cortisone:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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February 21, 1955 |
December 04, 1950 |
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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.
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