Oxandrin Alternatives Compared
Oxandrin | Propylthiouracil | Megestrol |
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Oxandrin (oxandrolone) | Propylthiouracil | Megestrol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Alcoholic Liver Damage, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight), Turner Syndrome. Oxandrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Alcoholic Liver Damage. propylthiouracil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, AIDS Related Wasting, Anorexia, Unintentional Weight Loss (Underweight), Breast Cancer - Palliative, Cachexia, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia... View more |
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More about Oxandrin (oxandrolone) | More about Propylthiouracil | More about Megestrol | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Propylthiouracil has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Megestrol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Oxandrin side effects in more detail. |
See also: propylthiouracil side effects in more detail. |
See also: megestrol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all propylthiouracil prices |
View all megestrol prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Megace ES | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
5 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 93 drugs are known to interact with Oxandrin:
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A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with propylthiouracil:
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A total of 163 drugs are known to interact with megestrol:
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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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 28, 1947 |
August 18, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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