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Prescribed for Postmenopausal Symptoms, Hot Flashes. Brisdelle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: asthenia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, male genital disease, nausea, headache, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, xerostomia.

See the full Brisdelle side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: anorgasmia, asthenia, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, headache, anorexia, decreased appetite, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, xerostomia.

See the full venlafaxine side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, viral infection.

See the full gabapentin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 capsule
Dosage 7.5 mg
Per Unit* $7.69
Cost* $230.71

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 150 mg
Per Unit* $0.68
Cost* $34.06

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 300 mg
Per Unit* $0.22
Cost* $22.42

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other paroxetine brands include: Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva 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.

21 hours

4 hours

6 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Excluding Brisdelle

X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

Brisdelle

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 476 drugs are known to interact with Brisdelle:

  • 96 major drug interactions (429 brand and generic names)
  • 364 moderate drug interactions (1509 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (46 brand and generic names)

A total of 640 drugs are known to interact with venlafaxine:

  • 139 major drug interactions (554 brand and generic names)
  • 496 moderate drug interactions (2167 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:

  • 26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 187 moderate drug interactions (813 brand and generic names)
  • 10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of PARoxetine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of venlafaxine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 28, 2013

December 28, 1993

December 30, 1993

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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