Comparing Effexor XR vs Lithium Carbonate ER
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | Lithium Carbonate ER (lithium) |
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | Lithium Carbonate ER (lithium) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Autism, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Vulvodynia. Effexor XR may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Mania. Lithium Carbonate ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | More about (lithium) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Effexor XR has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1010 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Lithium Carbonate ER has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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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 | Other lithium brands include: Lithobid | ||||||||
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 |
29 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 696 drugs are known to interact with Effexor XR:
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A total of 720 drugs are known to interact with Lithium Carbonate ER:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 20, 1997 |
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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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