Comparing Florinef vs Fluoxetine
Florinef | Fluoxetine |
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Florinef (fludrocortisone) | Fluoxetine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Addison's Disease, Adrenogenital Syndrome. Florinef may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Fluoxetine may be used for the treatment of certain types of mood disorders and also some eating disorders. It is more likely to cause insomnia than drowsiness. Taking fluoxetine with other... View more |
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More about (fludrocortisone) | More about Fluoxetine | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Florinef has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Fluoxetine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 2179 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Florinef side effects in more detail. |
See also: fluoxetine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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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. |
View all fluoxetine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other fludrocortisone brands include: Florinef Acetate | Prozac | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
36 hours |
210 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 567 drugs are known to interact with Florinef:
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A total of 668 drugs are known to interact with fluoxetine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
December 29, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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.
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