Riluzole vs Sumatriptan
Compare Riluzole and Sumatriptan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Riluzole | Sumatriptan | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Benzothiazole | Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist |
| Used to treat | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Cluster headache, Migraine disorders |
| Generic price | From $0.29 each, about $8.80 for 30 (50 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 price | No brand price listed | 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 savings | Not listed | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand |