Comparing Effexor vs Vortioxetine
Effexor (venlafaxine) | Vortioxetine |
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Effexor (venlafaxine) | Vortioxetine |
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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, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Bulimia... View more |
Prescription only
Vortioxetine may be used to treat depression in adults. It is different from other antidepressants currently on the market because it directly affects serotonin receptors as well as inhibits... View more |
Related suggestions Major Depressive Disorder
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More about (venlafaxine) | More about Vortioxetine | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Effexor has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Vortioxetine has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 1573 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% 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 Effexor side effects |
View all Vortioxetine side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor XR | Trintellix | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
4 hours |
66 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 704 drugs are known to interact with Effexor:
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A total of 357 drugs are known to interact with Vortioxetine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
September 30, 2013 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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