DrugID

Rizatriptan vs Topiramate

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

RizatriptanTopiramate
Drug classSerotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist
Used to treatMigraine disordersBipolar disorder, Infantile spasms, Lennox gastaut syndrome, Pain, Partial epilepsies, Tonic-clonic epilepsy
Generic priceFrom $0.34 each, about $10.06 for 30 (10 mg tablet)From $0.027 each, about $0.81 for 30 (25 mg tablet); other forms from $2.09 per mL (25 mg/mL solution)
Brand priceMaxalt: from $44.21 each, about $1,326 for 30 (10 mg tablet (Mlt))Topamax: from $6.58 each, about $197 for 30 (25 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand