CUPRIMINE vs METHYLDOPA AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and METHYLDOPA AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CUPRIMINE	METHYLDOPA AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND METHYLDOPA
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Dava Pharms Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND METHYLDOPA

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dava Pharms Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Methyldopa and Hydrochlorothiazide contains Hydrochlorothiazide and Methyldopa — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.