Comparing BuSpar vs Mirtazapine
| BuSpar | Mirtazapine |
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| BuSpar (buspirone) | Mirtazapine |
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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
Mirtazapine may be used in the treatment of depression; however, its use may be limited by its prominent sedative effects. Prescribed for Insomnia, Anxiety, Hot Flashes, Depression, Major Depressive... View more |
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| More about BuSpar (buspirone) | More about Mirtazapine | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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BuSpar has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 626 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Mirtazapine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 2047 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: BuSpar side effects in more detail. |
See also: mirtazapine side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all mirtazapine prices |
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| Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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N/A |
Remeron, Remeron SolTab | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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11.3 hours |
40 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with BuSpar:
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A total of 657 drugs are known to interact with mirtazapine:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 29, 1986 |
June 14, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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.
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