Periactin Alternatives Compared
| Periactin (cyproheptadine) | Ubrogepant | Sumatriptan |
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| Periactin (cyproheptadine) | Ubrogepant | Sumatriptan |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Migraine, Headache. Ubrogepant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Sumatriptan may be used to quickly relieve the symptoms of a migraine but may not be suitable for everyone including those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Prescribed for Cluster... View more |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Periactin has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 65 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Ubrogepant has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 256 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Sumatriptan has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 548 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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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. |
View all Sumatriptan prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||
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Ubrelvy | Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Zembrace SymTouch | ||||||||
| 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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16 hours |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. 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 | ||||||||||
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A total of 332 drugs are known to interact with Periactin:
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A total of 230 drugs are known to interact with Ubrogepant:
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A total of 99 drugs are known to interact with Sumatriptan:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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January 28, 2016 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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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.
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