Comparing Abilify vs Cymbalta
Abilifyaripiprazole |
Cymbaltaduloxetine |
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Abilify is an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and several other disorders. Abilify is less likely than some other antipsychotics to cause weight gain. Prescribed for Bipolar... more |
Cymbalta has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it has been associated with a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Prescribed for Chronic Pain,... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.4
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6.6
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Side Effects |
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See the full Abilify side effects document. |
Common side effects include: asthenia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, hypersomnia, insomnia, nausea, sedation, headache, and xerostomia. See the full Cymbalta side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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Other aripiprazole brands include: Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite, and Aristada | Other duloxetine brands include: Irenka | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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146 hours |
17 hours |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 1112 drugs are known to interact with Abilify:
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A total of 1082 drugs are known to interact with Cymbalta:
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First Approval Date |
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November 15, 2002 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Depression This medicine was prescribed to me as an add on with Zoloft. It did help my depression and anxiety... unfortunately I went from 118-122 lbs to 167 lbs.... and I didn't even weigh myself at my heaviest. I thought my thyroid was crapping out on me so I got that tested and it came back fine and then my Dr. was like.... one of the side effects of Abilify is weight gain. One of my friends who took it also gained a lot of weight as well... not to say if affects everyone this way but if you started taking it and are gaining weight like crazy with no end in site please talk to your doctor.