Comparing Megace vs Dronabinol
Megace | Dronabinol |
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Megace (megestrol) | Dronabinol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for AIDS Related Wasting. Megace may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anorexia, AIDS Related Wasting, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight), Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Nausea/Vomiting. dronabinol may also be... View more |
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More about Megace (megestrol) | More about Dronabinol | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Megace has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Dronabinol has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 59 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Megace side effects in more detail. |
See also: dronabinol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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View all dronabinol prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other megestrol brands include: Megace ES | Marinol, Syndros | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
20 hours |
24 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Multiple
The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 169 drugs are known to interact with Megace:
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A total of 398 drugs are known to interact with dronabinol:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 18, 1971 |
May 31, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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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