Comparing L-methylfolate vs Methylcobalamin
| L-methylfolate | Methylcobalamin |
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| L-methylfolate | Methylcobalamin |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Folate Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder. L-methylfolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. Methylcobalamin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about L-methylfolate | More about Methylcobalamin | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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L-methylfolate has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 166 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Methylcobalamin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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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. |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Denovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | Methyl B-12 | |
| 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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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with L-methylfolate:
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A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Methylcobalamin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
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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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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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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