Vicodin HP Alternatives Compared
Vicodin HP | Cimzia | Methotrexate |
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Vicodin HP (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | Cimzia (certolizumab) | Methotrexate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain, Cough. Vicodin HP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Active, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic... View more |
Prescription only
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have failed. It may also be used in certain cancers. Side effects can be severe and... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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More about Vicodin HP (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | More about Cimzia (certolizumab) | More about Methotrexate | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
Vicodin HP has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Cimzia has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 89 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Methotrexate has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 330 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||
See also: Vicodin HP side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cimzia side effects in more detail. |
See also: methotrexate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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View all methotrexate prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel |
N/A |
Jylamvo, Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall, Xatmep | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
3.8 hours |
336 hours |
15 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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 B
No proven risk in humans
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 638 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin HP:
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A total of 484 drugs are known to interact with Cimzia:
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A total of 698 drugs are known to interact with methotrexate:
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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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First Approval Date | ||||||||||
September 23, 1996 |
April 22, 2008 |
December 07, 1953 |
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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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