EEMT Alternatives Compared
EEMT | Venlafaxine | Gabapentin |
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EEMT (esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone) | Venlafaxine | Gabapentin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hot Flashes, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Menopausal Disorders. EEMT may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant that may also be used for mood disorders and off-label for some other conditions such as hot flashes. It may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped... View more |
Prescription only
Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... View more |
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More about EEMT (esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone) | More about Venlafaxine | More about Gabapentin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
EEMT has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Venlafaxine has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 2742 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2511 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: EEMT side effects in more detail. |
See also: venlafaxine side effects in more detail. |
See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all venlafaxine prices |
View all gabapentin prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone brands include: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT HS | Effexor, Effexor XR | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
4 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 245 drugs are known to interact with EEMT:
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A total of 684 drugs are known to interact with venlafaxine:
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A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
December 28, 1993 |
December 30, 1993 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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