Korlym Alternatives Compared
| Korlym (mifepristone) | Dexamethasone | Cyproheptadine |
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| Korlym (mifepristone) | Dexamethasone | Cyproheptadine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cushing's Syndrome. Korlym may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anorexia, Allergic Reactions, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Failure to Thrive, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI... View more |
Related suggestions Cushing's Syndrome
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| More about Korlym (mifepristone) | More about Dexamethasone | More about Cyproheptadine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dexamethasone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Cyproheptadine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 212 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Dexamethasone prices |
View all Cyproheptadine prices |
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| Other mifepristone brands include: Mifeprex | De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more |
N/A |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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18 hours |
N/A |
16 hours |
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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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
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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A total of 632 drugs are known to interact with Korlym:
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A total of 787 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone:
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A total of 332 drugs are known to interact with Cyproheptadine:
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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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February 17, 2012 |
October 30, 1958 |
October 17, 1961 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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