Comparing Duloxetine vs Sertraline
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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
Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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| More about Duloxetine | More about Sertraline | ||||||||||||||||
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Duloxetine has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 2350 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 4252 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: duloxetine side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: sertraline side effects in more detail. |
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View all duloxetine prices |
View all sertraline prices |
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| Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka | Zoloft | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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17 hours |
66 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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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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A total of 580 drugs are known to interact with duloxetine:
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A total of 652 drugs are known to interact with sertraline:
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August 03, 2004 |
December 30, 1991 |
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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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