Comparing Duloxetine vs Esterified Estrogens / Methyltestosterone
Duloxetine | Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone |
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Duloxetine | Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone |
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Prescription only
Duloxetine has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it may cause a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Symptoms may include anxiety, headache... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Postmenopausal Symptoms, Menopausal Disorders, Hot Flashes. esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hot Flashes
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More about Duloxetine | More about Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone | ||||||||||||||||
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Duloxetine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 2432 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: duloxetine side effects in more detail. |
See also: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka | Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
17 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 603 drugs are known to interact with duloxetine:
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A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
August 03, 2004 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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