Comparing BuSpar vs Effexor XR
BuSpar | Effexor XR |
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BuSpar (buspirone) | Effexor XR (venlafaxine) |
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Prescription only
BuSpar is used for the treatment of anxiety and is less likely than most other anti-anxiety medicines to cause sedation; however, its effects on individual patients may be unpredictable. Prescribed... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Autism, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Vulvodynia. Effexor XR may also be... View more |
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More about BuSpar (buspirone) | More about Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
BuSpar has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 623 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Effexor XR has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 995 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: BuSpar side effects in more detail. |
See also: Effexor XR side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
11.3 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with BuSpar:
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A total of 684 drugs are known to interact with Effexor XR:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 29, 1986 |
October 20, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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