Vaniqa Alternatives Compared
| Vaniqa (eflornithine) | Spironolactone | Aldactone (spironolactone) |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Vaniqa has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 111 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% 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 703 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Aldactone has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Vaniqa side effects |
View all Spironolactone side effects |
View all Aldactone side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other eflornithine brands include: Florexa | Aldactone, CaroSpir | Other spironolactone brands include: CaroSpir | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
37 hours |
37 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:
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A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Aldactone:
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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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No known disease 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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July 27, 2000 |
January 21, 1960 |
January 21, 1960 |
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N/A |
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1 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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