Botox Alternatives Compared
Botox | OnabotulinumtoxinA | Qulipta |
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Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | OnabotulinumtoxinA | Qulipta (atogepant) |
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Prescription only
Botox is approved to treat many conditions, such as chronic migraine, involuntary muscle contractions or twitching, excessive sweating, increased saliva, and overactive bladder to name a few. Botox... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Blepharospasm, Chronic Migraine, Crow's Feet, Cervical Dystonia, Facial Wrinkles, Chronic Spasticity, Orbicularis Oculi, Glabellar Lines, Bruxism, Dystonia, Headache, Hyperhidrosis... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Migraine, Migraine Prevention. Qulipta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
Chronic Migraine
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More about Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | More about OnabotulinumtoxinA | More about Qulipta (atogepant) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Botox has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 465 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
OnabotulinumtoxinA has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 483 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Qulipta has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Botox side effects in more detail. |
See also: onabotulinumtoxinA side effects in more detail. |
See also: Qulipta side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Qulipta prices |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other onabotulinumtoxinA brands include: Botox Cosmetic | Botox, Botox Cosmetic |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
11 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. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 119 drugs are known to interact with Botox:
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A total of 119 drugs are known to interact with onabotulinumtoxinA:
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A total of 177 drugs are known to interact with Qulipta:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
December 09, 1991 |
December 09, 1991 |
September 28, 2021 |
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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.
Further information
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