Comparing Fluoxetine vs Lamotrigine
Fluoxetine |
Lamotrigine |
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Fluoxetine may be used for the treatment of depression and other mood disorders. It is more likely to cause insomnia than drowsiness. Prescribed for Anxiety and Stress, Major Depressive Disorder,... more |
Lamotrigine is used to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures in some types of epilepsy and also to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. Rarely, lamotrigine may cause a potentially fatal rash... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.6
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8.1
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full fluoxetine side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, skin rash, headache, insomnia, and nausea. See the full lamotrigine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Rapiflux, Sarafem, and Selfemra | Lamictal, Lamictal CD, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal XR, and Subvenite | ||||||||||||||||
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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210 hours |
25.7 hours |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 1097 drugs are known to interact with fluoxetine:
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A total of 611 drugs are known to interact with lamotrigine:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 29, 1987 |
December 27, 1994 |
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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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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Depression I started on this drug about 3 months ago and have lost 30 pounds already. It suppresses my appetite and with the weight loss that has helped not only my diabetes but my depression and moods as well. I'm happier, more energetic and my anxiety is better.