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 is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Unlike other antidepressants, this medication works through a dual mechanism: it both blocks serotonin reuptake and directly... View more |
Related suggestions Major Depressive Disorder
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| More about (venlafaxine) | More about Vortioxetine | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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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 1579 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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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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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. | ||
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4 hours |
66 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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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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 706 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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| First Approval Date | ||
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September 30, 2013 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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