Qudexy XR Alternatives Compared
Qudexy XR | Emgality | Topiramate |
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Qudexy XR (topiramate) | Emgality (galcanezumab) | Topiramate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Migraine Prevention, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Epilepsy, Seizure Prevention, Seizures. Qudexy XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Emgality is an injectable medication that can be self-administered subcutaneously (under the skin) once monthly for the prevention of migraine in adults or during a cluster headache period when used... View more |
Prescription only
Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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More about Qudexy XR (topiramate) | More about Emgality (galcanezumab) | More about Topiramate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qudexy XR has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 75% reported a negative effect. |
Emgality has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 464 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1321 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Qudexy XR side effects in more detail. |
See also: Emgality side effects in more detail. |
See also: topiramate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Qudexy XR prices |
View all Emgality prices |
View all topiramate prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Topamax, Trokendi XR |
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Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 hours |
648 hours |
56 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with Qudexy XR:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Emgality:
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A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:
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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. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 11, 2014 |
September 27, 2018 |
December 24, 1996 |
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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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