Trokendi xr vs. Elavil: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Trokendi xr and Elavil. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 234,737 people who take Trokendi xr and Elavil, and is updated regularly.
What is Trokendi xr?
Trokendi xr has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,790 Trokendi xr users. Check the latest studies of Trokendi xr.
What is Elavil?
Elavil has active ingredients of amitriptyline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 20,724 Elavil users. Check the latest studies of Elavil.
234,737 people who take Trokendi xr and Elavil are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Trokendi Xr (topiramate)
- Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Trokendi Xr:
- not at all: 4.5600000000000005 %
- somewhat: 21.76 %
- moderate: 30.77 %
- high: 29.29 %
- very high: 13.63 %
Elavil:
- not at all: 5.66 %
- somewhat: 26.13 %
- moderate: 34.47 %
- high: 24.99 %
- very high: 8.75 %
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DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Li W, Lamichhane J, "From Heartbreak to Left Bundle Branch Block: A Case of Amitriptyline Overdose", American Journal of Therapeutics, 2017 Sep .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
- Li W, Lamichhane J, "From Heartbreak to Left Bundle Branch Block: A Case of Amitriptyline Overdose", American Journal of Therapeutics, 2017 Sep .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Trokendi xr (1,738 reports)
- Elavil (19,139 reports)
Browse all side effects of Trokendi xr:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Elavil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on topiramate and amitriptyline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Trokendi xr and Elavil, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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