Comparing Topiramate vs Belviq
Topiramate | Belviq |
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Topiramate | Belviq (lorcaserin) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Belviq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1323 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Belviq has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 884 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: topiramate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Belviq side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR |
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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 |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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 289 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:
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A total of 193 drugs are known to interact with Belviq:
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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 | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 24, 1996 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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