SAMe Alternatives Compared
| SAMe (s-adenosylmethionine) | Bioflavonoids | Quercetin (bioflavonoids) |
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| SAMe (s-adenosylmethionine) | Bioflavonoids | Quercetin (bioflavonoids) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for Herbal Supplementation. SAMe may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Herbal Supplementation, Osteoarthritis. Bioflavonoids may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Herbal Supplementation. Quercetin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestionsHerbal Supplementation |
| More about (s-adenosylmethionine) | More about Bioflavonoids | More about (bioflavonoids) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | |||
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SAMe has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Bioflavonoids has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
Quercetin has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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| Brand Names | |||
| Other s-adenosylmethionine brands include: Adomet, Natrol SAMe | Amino-Opti-C, Limbrel, Pan C 500, Peridin-C, Quercetin, Rutin, Span C, Vasoflex D1 | Other bioflavonoids brands include: Amino-Opti-C, Limbrel, Pan C 500, Peridin-C, Rutin, Span C, Vasoflex D1 | |
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1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Bioflavonoids:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Quercetin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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