Comparing Fluoxetine vs Esterified Estrogens / Methyltestosterone
Fluoxetine | Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone |
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Fluoxetine | Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Postmenopausal Symptoms, Menopausal Disorders, Hot Flashes. esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Fluoxetine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 2203 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: fluoxetine side effects in more detail. |
See also: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Prozac | Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
210 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 677 drugs are known to interact with fluoxetine:
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A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 29, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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