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Eletriptan vs Sumatriptan

Compare Eletriptan and Sumatriptan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

EletriptanSumatriptan
Drug classSerotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor AgonistSerotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Used to treatMigraine disordersCluster headache, Migraine disorders
Generic priceFrom $1.73 each, about $51.88 for 30 (20 mg tablet)From $0.24 each, about $7.18 for 30 (25 mg tablet (Succ)); other forms from $14.93 per mL (6 mg/0.5 mL vial)
Brand priceRelpax: from $77.05 each, about $2,311 for 30 (40 mg tablet)Imitrex: from $72.40 each, about $2,172 for 30 (100 mg tablet); other forms from $437 per mL (6 mg/0.5 mL cartridges)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 98% less than the brandGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand