Comparing Desvenlafaxine vs Strattera
| Desvenlafaxine | Strattera (atomoxetine) |
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| Desvenlafaxine | Strattera (atomoxetine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Hot Flashes, Narcolepsy, Neuralgia, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postmenopausal... View more |
Prescription only
Strattera is a medication used for the treatment of ADHD. It is not a controlled substance and appears to have no abuse potential or discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal. Prescribed for ADHD... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Desvenlafaxine | More about Strattera (atomoxetine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Desvenlafaxine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1384 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Strattera has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 542 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Desvenlafaxine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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11 hours |
40 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 481 drugs are known to interact with Desvenlafaxine:
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A total of 368 drugs are known to interact with Strattera:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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February 29, 2008 |
November 26, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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