Erenumab Alternatives Compared
Erenumab | Topiramate | Topamax |
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Erenumab | Topiramate | Topamax (topiramate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Migraine Prevention, Headache, Migraine. erenumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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
Topamax 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 migraine. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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More about Erenumab | More about Topiramate | More about Topamax (topiramate) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Erenumab has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 624 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% 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. |
Topamax has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 641 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: erenumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: topiramate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Topamax side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Aimovig | Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
672 hours |
56 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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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 2 drugs are known to interact with erenumab:
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A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with topiramate:
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A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
May 17, 2018 |
December 24, 1996 |
December 24, 1996 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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.
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