Comparing Effexor XR vs Wellbutrin XL
Effexor XR | Wellbutrin XL |
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Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Autism, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Vulvodynia. Effexor XR may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Wellbutrin XL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Depression
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More about Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | More about Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Effexor XR has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 997 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Wellbutrin XL has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 484 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Effexor XR side effects in more detail. |
See also: Wellbutrin XL side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Wellbutrin XL prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor | Other bupropion brands include: Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
30 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 684 drugs are known to interact with Effexor XR:
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A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Wellbutrin XL:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
October 20, 1997 |
August 28, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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