Comparing Effexor vs Risperdal M-Tab
Effexor | Risperdal M-Tab |
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Effexor (venlafaxine) | Risperdal M-Tab (risperidone) |
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Prescription only
Effexor is an antidepressant that may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped after long-term administration. Prescribed for Autism, Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Bulimia... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder. Risperdal M-Tab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
Effexor has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 489 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Risperdal M-Tab has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||
See also: Effexor side effects in more detail. |
See also: Risperdal M-Tab side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | ||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor XR | Other risperidone brands include: Perseris, Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Risvan, Rykindo, Uzedy | |
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. | ||
4 hours |
24 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
A total of 693 drugs are known to interact with Effexor:
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A total of 675 drugs are known to interact with Risperdal M-Tab:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
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First Approval Date | ||
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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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