Comparing Escitalopram vs Zoloft
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Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more |
Zoloft is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than many other antidepressants. Prescribed for Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, and delayed ejaculation. See the full escitalopram side effects document. |
Common side effects include: diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dyspepsia, fatigue, insomnia, loose stools, nausea, tremor, headache, paresthesia, anorexia, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, ejaculation failure, and xerostomia. See the full Zoloft side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all escitalopram prices |
View all Zoloft prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Lexapro | Other sertraline brands include: Zercapli | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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32 hours |
66 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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 649 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram:
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A total of 624 drugs are known to interact with Zoloft:
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First Approval Date |
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August 14, 2002 |
December 30, 1991 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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