Vaniqa Alternatives Compared
Vaniqa | Spironolactone | Aldactone |
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Vaniqa (eflornithine) | Spironolactone | Aldactone (spironolactone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hirsutism. Vaniqa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne, Alopecia, Edema, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Hirsutism, Hypokalemia, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis. Aldactone may also be used for... View more |
Related suggestions Hirsutism
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More about Vaniqa (eflornithine) | More about Spironolactone | More about Aldactone (spironolactone) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Vaniqa has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 110 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 697 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Aldactone has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Vaniqa side effects in more detail. |
See also: spironolactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aldactone 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all spironolactone prices |
View all Aldactone prices |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other eflornithine brands include: Florexa | Aldactone, CaroSpir | Other spironolactone brands include: CaroSpir | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
37 hours |
37 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with spironolactone:
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A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with Aldactone:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
July 27, 2000 |
January 21, 1960 |
January 21, 1960 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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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