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Drug Alternatives Finder

Find medications in the same therapeutic class. Compare uses, side effects, and safety profiles to discuss options with your doctor. Data from FDA drug databases (Orange Book, NDC Directory, recalls, shortages) covering 20,000+ approved drugs, plus CMS pricing; see our methodology.

Drug Classes

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

14 medications

Atypical Antipsychotic

12 medications

ACE Inhibitor

9 medications

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

8 medications

Anticonvulsant

8 medications

Calcium Channel Blocker

8 medications

Corticosteroid

8 medications

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)

7 medications

Opioid Analgesic

7 medications

Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

7 medications

Azole Antifungal

6 medications

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

6 medications

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

6 medications

Topical Corticosteroid

6 medications

Anticholinergic (Overactive Bladder)

5 medications

Benzodiazepine

5 medications

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

5 medications

Nasal Corticosteroid

5 medications

Second-Generation Antihistamine

5 medications

TNF-Alpha Inhibitor (Biologic)

5 medications

Tetracycline Antibiotic

5 medications

Third-Generation Cephalosporin

5 medications

Aminoglycoside Antibiotic

4 medications

Antiviral (Nucleoside Analog)

4 medications

CNS Stimulant

4 medications

Combined Oral Contraceptive

4 medications

DPP-4 Inhibitor

4 medications

Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD)

4 medications

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

4 medications

H2 Receptor Antagonist

4 medications

Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (LABA)

4 medications

Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA)

4 medications

Loop Diuretic

4 medications

Mineral Supplement

4 medications

Muscle Relaxant

4 medications

Prostaglandin Analog (Ophthalmic)

4 medications

SGLT2 Inhibitor

4 medications

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

4 medications

Typical Antipsychotic (Phenothiazine)

4 medications

5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic)

3 medications

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor

3 medications

Beta-1 Selective Blocker

3 medications

Bisphosphonate

3 medications

Central Alpha-2 Agonist

3 medications

Class III Antiarrhythmic

3 medications

Corticosteroid / Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist Combination

3 medications

Direct Oral Anticoagulant (Factor Xa Inhibitor)

3 medications

Echinocandin Antifungal

3 medications

Inhaled Corticosteroid

3 medications

JAK Inhibitor

3 medications

LAMA / LABA Combination

3 medications

Macrolide Antibiotic

3 medications

Nitrate Vasodilator

3 medications

Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic (Z-Drug)

3 medications

Rapid-Acting Insulin

3 medications

Retinoid (Topical)

3 medications

Sulfonylurea

3 medications

Thiazide-Like Diuretic

3 medications

Topical Antibiotic

3 medications

VMAT2 Inhibitor

3 medications

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

2 medications

Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker

2 medications

Alpha-1 Blocker

2 medications

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor

2 medications

Anti-IL-23 Monoclonal Antibody

2 medications

Anti-Thyroid Agent

2 medications

Anti-VEGF (Ophthalmic Injection)

2 medications

Anticholinergic / Antispasmodic

2 medications

Anticonvulsant (Barbiturate)

2 medications

Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain Agent

2 medications

Antihistamine (Nasal)

2 medications

Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole)

2 medications

Aromatase Inhibitor

2 medications

Benzodiazepine (Hypnotic)

2 medications

Beta-3 Agonist (Overactive Bladder)

2 medications

Bile Acid Sequestrant

2 medications

Calcineurin Inhibitor (Topical)

2 medications

Cannabinoid Antiemetic

2 medications

Carbapenem Antibiotic

2 medications

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (Ophthalmic)

2 medications

Cephalosporin / Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor

2 medications

Class IC Antiarrhythmic

2 medications

Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic)

2 medications

Dopamine Agonist

2 medications

Fibrate

2 medications

First-Generation Antihistamine

2 medications

First-Generation Cephalosporin

2 medications

GnRH Agonist

2 medications

Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist

2 medications

Integrase Inhibitor / NRTI Combination

2 medications

Lipoglycopeptide Antibiotic

2 medications

Long-Acting Insulin

2 medications

Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin

2 medications

MAO-B Inhibitor

2 medications

Meglitinide

2 medications

Melatonin Receptor Agonist

2 medications

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)

2 medications

NK1 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic)

2 medications

Non-Selective Beta-Blocker

2 medications

Opioid Agonist-Antagonist

2 medications

Opioid Analgesic Combination

2 medications

Orexin Receptor Antagonist

2 medications

Osmotic Laxative

2 medications

Oxazolidinone Antibiotic

2 medications

P2Y12 Inhibitor (Antiplatelet)

2 medications

PCSK9 Inhibitor

2 medications

PDE4 Inhibitor

2 medications

PDE5 Inhibitor

2 medications

Partial Opioid Agonist

2 medications

Penicillin / Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor

2 medications

Polyene Antifungal

2 medications

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)

2 medications

Stimulant Laxative

2 medications

Thiazolidinedione

2 medications

Topical Antiparasitic

2 medications

Typical Antipsychotic

2 medications

Vasodilator

2 medications

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

2 medications

All Drugs with Alternatives (399)

Drug Alternatives
acarbose (Precose) 1
acetaminophen/hydrocodone (Vicodin) 1
acetaminophen/oxycodone (Percocet) 1
aclidinium (Tudorza Pressair) 3
acyclovir (Zovirax) 3
adalimumab (Humira) 4
adapalene (Differin) 2
aflibercept (Eylea) 1
albendazole (Albenza) 1
alendronate (Fosamax) 2
alirocumab (Praluent) 1
allopurinol (Zyloprim) 1
alogliptin (Nesina) 3
alprazolam (Xanax) 4
amikacin (Amikin) 3
amiodarone (Cordarone) 2
amitriptyline (Elavil) 6
amlodipine (Norvasc) 7
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall) 3
amphotericin B (Ambisome) 1
ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) 1
anastrozole (Arimidex) 1
anidulafungin (Eraxis) 2
apixaban (Eliquis) 2
apremilast (Otezla) 1
aprepitant (Emend) 1
aripiprazole (Abilify) 11
asenapine (Saphris) 11
atenolol (Tenormin) 2
atorvastatin (Lipitor) 6
azelastine (Astelin) 1
azilsartan (Edarbi) 7
azithromycin (Zithromax) 2
baricitinib (Olumiant) 2
beclomethasone (Qvar) 2
benazepril (Lotensin) 8
betamethasone (Diprosone) 5
bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir (Biktarvy) 1
bimatoprost (Lumigan) 3
bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 1
bisoprolol (Zebeta) 2
brexpiprazole (Rexulti) 11
brinzolamide (Azopt) 1
budesonide (Pulmicort) 7
budesonide nasal (Rhinocort) 4
budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) 2
bumetanide (Bumex) 3
buprenorphine (Subutex) 1
buprenorphine (pain) (Belbuca) 1
butorphanol (Stadol) 1
canagliflozin (Invokana) 3
candesartan (Atacand) 7
carbamazepine (Tegretol) 7
cariprazine (Vraylar) 11
caspofungin (Cancidas) 2
cefazolin (Ancef) 1
cefdinir (Omnicef) 4
cefixime (Suprax) 4
cefpodoxime (Vantin) 4
ceftazidime (Fortaz) 4
ceftazidime/avibactam (Avycaz) 1
ceftolozane/tazobactam (Zerbaxa) 1
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 4
cenobamate (Xcopri) 7
cephalexin (Keflex) 1
certolizumab (Cimzia) 4
cetirizine (Zyrtec) 4
chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) 1
chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 3
chlorthalidone (Thalitone) 2
chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte) 3
cholestyramine (Questran) 1
chromium picolinate (Chromium) 3
ciclesonide (Alvesco) 2
ciclesonide nasal (Omnaris) 4
cimetidine (Tagamet) 3
ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 4
citalopram (Celexa) 5
clarithromycin (Biaxin) 2
clindamycin topical (Cleocin T) 2
clomipramine (Anafranil) 6
clonazepam (Klonopin) 4
clonidine (Catapres) 2
clozapine (Clozaril) 11
codeine (Codeine Sulfate) 6
colestipol (Colestid) 1
cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) 3
dalbavancin (Dalvance) 1
dalteparin (Fragmin) 1
dapagliflozin (Farxiga) 3
darifenacin (Enablex) 4
delafloxacin (Baxdela) 4
desipramine (Norpramin) 6
desloratadine (Clarinex) 4
desonide (DesOwen) 5
desoximetasone (Topicort) 5
desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) 3
deutetrabenazine (Austedo) 2
dexamethasone (Decadron) 7
dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) 5
dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) 3
diazepam (Valium) 4
diclofenac (Voltaren) 13
dicyclomine (Bentyl) 1
diflunisal (Dolobid) 13
diltiazem (Cardizem) 7
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 1
dofetilide (Tikosyn) 2
dolutegravir/lamivudine (Dovato) 1
donepezil (Aricept) 2
dorzolamide (Trusopt) 1
doxazosin (Cardura) 1
doxepin (Sinequan) 6
doxycycline (Vibramycin) 4
dronabinol (Marinol) 1
dronedarone (Multaq) 2
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yaz) 3
dulaglutide (Trulicity) 3
duloxetine (Cymbalta) 3
dutasteride (Avodart) 1
edoxaban (Savaysa) 2
empagliflozin (Jardiance) 3
enalapril (Vasotec) 8
enoxaparin (Lovenox) 1
eprosartan (Teveten) 7
eravacycline (Xerava) 4
ertapenem (Invanz) 1
ertugliflozin (Steglatro) 3
erythromycin (E-Mycin) 2
erythromycin topical (Erygel) 2
escitalopram (Lexapro) 5
esomeprazole (Nexium) 5
eszopiclone (Lunesta) 2
etanercept (Enbrel) 4
ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) 3
ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Levlen) 3
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (Loestrin) 3
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) 3
etodolac (Lodine) 13
evolocumab (Repatha) 1
exenatide (Byetta) 3
famciclovir (Famvir) 3
famotidine (Pepcid) 3
febuxostat (Uloric) 1
felbamate (Felbatol) 7
felodipine (Plendil) 7
fenofibrate (TriCor) 1
fentanyl (Duragesic) 6
fesoterodine (Toviaz) 4
fexofenadine (Allegra) 4
finasteride (Proscar) 1
flecainide (Tambocor) 1
fluconazole (Diflucan) 5
fluocinolone (Synalar) 5
fluocinonide (Lidex) 5
fluoxetine (Prozac) 5
fluphenazine (Prolixin) 3
fluticasone (Flonase) 7
fluticasone nasal (Flonase) 4
fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) 2
fluticasone/vilanterol (Breo Ellipta) 2
fluvastatin (Lescol) 6
fluvoxamine (Luvox) 5
formoterol (Foradil) 3
fosinopril (Monopril) 8
furosemide (Lasix) 3
gabapentin (Neurontin) 1
galantamine (Razadyne) 2
ganciclovir (Cytovene) 3
gemfibrozil (Lopid) 1
gentamicin (Garamycin) 3
glimepiride (Amaryl) 2
glipizide (Glucotrol) 2
glyburide (DiaBeta) 2
glycopyrrolate (Seebri) 3
glycopyrrolate/formoterol (Bevespi Aerosphere) 2
golimumab (Simponi) 4
goserelin (Zoladex) 1
granisetron (Kytril) 2
guanfacine (Intuniv) 2
guselkumab (Tremfya) 1
haloperidol (Haldol) 1
hydralazine (Apresoline) 1
hydrocortisone (Cortef) 7
hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 6
hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) 3
ibandronate (Boniva) 2
ibuprofen (Advil) 13
iloperidone (Fanapt) 11
imipramine (Tofranil) 6
indacaterol (Arcapta Neohaler) 3
indapamide (Lozol) 2
indomethacin (Indocin) 13
infliximab (Remicade) 4
insulin aspart (NovoLog) 2
insulin detemir (Levemir) 1
insulin glargine (Lantus) 1
insulin glulisine (Apidra) 2
insulin lispro (Humalog) 2
irbesartan (Avapro) 7
isavuconazonium (Cresemba) 5
isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) 2
isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur) 2
isradipine (DynaCirc) 7
itraconazole (Sporanox) 5
ivermectin topical (Soolantra) 1
ketoconazole (Nizoral) 5
ketoprofen (Orudis) 13
ketorolac (Toradol) 13
lacosamide (Vimpat) 7
lactulose (Enulose) 1
lamotrigine (Lamictal) 7
lansoprazole (Prevacid) 5
latanoprost (Xalatan) 3
leflunomide (Arava) 3
lemborexant (Dayvigo) 1
letrozole (Femara) 1
leuprolide (Lupron) 1
levetiracetam (Keppra) 7
levocetirizine (Xyzal) 4
levofloxacin (Levaquin) 4
levomilnacipran (Fetzima) 3
linaclotide (Linzess) 1
linagliptin (Tradjenta) 3
linezolid (Zyvox) 1
liraglutide (Victoza) 3
lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 3
lisinopril (Prinivil) 8
loratadine (Claritin) 4
lorazepam (Ativan) 4
losartan (Cozaar) 7
loteprednol ophthalmic (Lotemax) 1
lovastatin (Mevacor) 6
lurasidone (Latuda) 11
magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) 3
mebendazole (Emverm) 1
mefenamic acid (Ponstel) 13
meloxicam (Mobic) 13
meperidine (Demerol) 6
meropenem (Merrem) 1
metaxalone (Skelaxin) 3
methimazole (Tapazole) 1
methocarbamol (Robaxin) 3
methotrexate (Trexall) 3
methyldopa (Aldomet) 2
methylphenidate (Ritalin) 3
methylprednisolone (Medrol) 7
metolazone (Zaroxolyn) 2
micafungin (Mycamine) 2
midazolam (Versed) 4
miglitol (Glyset) 1
minocycline (Minocin) 4
minoxidil (Loniten) 1
mirabegron (Myrbetriq) 1
moexipril (Univasc) 8
mometasone (Asmanex) 2
mometasone nasal (Nasonex) 4
mometasone topical (Elocon) 5
morphine (MS Contin) 6
moxifloxacin (Avelox) 4
mupirocin (Bactroban) 2
nabilone (Cesamet) 1
nabumetone (Relafen) 13
nadolol (Corgard) 1
nalbuphine (Nubain) 1
naproxen (Aleve) 13
nateglinide (Starlix) 1
nebivolol (Bystolic) 2
nicardipine (Cardene) 7
nifedipine (Procardia) 7
nisoldipine (Sular) 7
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) 2
nizatidine (Axid) 3
nortriptyline (Pamelor) 6
nystatin (Mycostatin) 1
ofloxacin (Floxin) 4
olanzapine (Zyprexa) 11
olmesartan (Benicar) 7
olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat) 3
olopatadine nasal (Patanase) 1
omadacycline (Nuzyra) 4
omeprazole (Prilosec) 5
ondansetron (Zofran) 2
oritavancin (Orbactiv) 1
oxaprozin (Daypro) 13
oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) 7
oxybutynin (Ditropan) 1
oxycodone (OxyContin) 6
paliperidone (Invega) 11
palonosetron (Aloxi) 2
pantoprazole (Protonix) 5
paroxetine (Paxil) 5
perindopril (Aceon) 8
permethrin (Elimite) 1
perphenazine (Trilafon) 3
phenelzine (Nardil) 1
phenobarbital (Luminal) 1
pimecrolimus (Elidel) 1
pimozide (Orap) 1
pioglitazone (Actos) 1
piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) 1
piroxicam (Feldene) 13
pitavastatin (Livalo) 6
plazomicin (Zemdri) 3
plecanatide (Trulance) 1
polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLAX) 1
posaconazole (Noxafil) 5
pramipexole (Mirapex) 1
prasugrel (Effient) 1
pravastatin (Pravachol) 6
prazosin (Minipress) 1
prednisolone (Orapred) 7
prednisolone ophthalmic (Pred Forte) 1
prednisone (Deltasone) 7
pregabalin (Lyrica) 1
primidone (Mysoline) 1
propafenone (Rythmol) 1
propranolol (Inderal) 1
propylthiouracil (PTU) 1
protriptyline (Vivactil) 6
quetiapine (Seroquel) 11
quinapril (Accupril) 8
rabeprazole (Aciphex) 5
raloxifene (Evista) 1
ramelteon (Rozerem) 1
ramipril (Altace) 8
ranibizumab (Lucentis) 1
ranitidine (Zantac) 3
rasagiline (Azilect) 1
repaglinide (Prandin) 1
risankizumab (Skyrizi) 1
risedronate (Actonel) 2
risperidone (Risperdal) 11
rivaroxaban (Xarelto) 2
rivastigmine (Exelon) 2
roflumilast (Daliresp) 1
rolapitant (Varubi) 1
ropinirole (Requip) 1
rosiglitazone (Avandia) 1
rosuvastatin (Crestor) 6
safinamide (Xadago) 1
salmeterol (Serevent) 3
saxagliptin (Onglyza) 3
selenium (Selenium) 3
semaglutide (Ozempic) 3
senna (Senokot) 1
sertraline (Zoloft) 5
sildenafil (Viagra) 1
simvastatin (Zocor) 6
sitagliptin (Januvia) 3
solifenacin (Vesicare) 4
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 3
sulindac (Clinoril) 13
suvorexant (Belsomra) 1
tacrolimus topical (Protopic) 1
tadalafil (Cialis) 1
tafluprost (Zioptan) 3
tamoxifen (Nolvadex) 1
tamsulosin (Flomax) 1
tasimelteon (Hetlioz) 1
tazarotene (Tazorac) 2
tedizolid (Sivextro) 1
telmisartan (Micardis) 7
temazepam (Restoril) 1
terazosin (Hytrin) 1
tetrabenazine (Xenazine) 2
tetracycline (Sumycin) 4
thioridazine (Mellaril) 3
ticagrelor (Brilinta) 1
tiotropium (Spiriva) 3
tiotropium/olodaterol (Stiolto Respimat) 2
tobramycin (Tobi) 3
tofacitinib (Xeljanz) 2
tolterodine (Detrol) 4
topiramate (Topamax) 7
torsemide (Demadex) 3
tramadol (Ultram) 6
trandolapril (Mavik) 8
tranylcypromine (Parnate) 1
travoprost (Travatan Z) 3
tretinoin (Retin-A) 2
triamcinolone (Kenalog) 7
triamcinolone nasal (Nasacort) 4
triazolam (Halcion) 1
trospium (Sanctura) 4
umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta) 3
umeclidinium/vilanterol (Anoro Ellipta) 2
upadacitinib (Rinvoq) 2
valbenazine (Ingrezza) 2
valganciclovir (Valcyte) 3
valsartan (Diovan) 7
venlafaxine (Effexor) 3
verapamil (Calan) 7
vibegron (Gems) 1
voriconazole (Vfend) 5
zaleplon (Sonata) 2
zinc sulfate (Zinc) 3
ziprasidone (Geodon) 11
zolpidem (Ambien) 2

Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only. Do not switch medications without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Alternatives listed share a drug class but may differ in dosing, interactions, and suitability for your condition.

Source: FDA Drug Labels (SPL) FDA Drug Labels (SPL) Drug class data from openFDA