Comparing Mestinon vs Paroxetine
Mestinon | Paroxetine |
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Mestinon (pyridostigmine) | Paroxetine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Dysautonomia, Nerve Agent Pretreatment, Reversal of Nondepolarizing Muscle Relaxants. Mestinon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Paroxetine may be used in the treatment of depression or anxiety disorders. Common side effects include headaches and nausea. Taking paroxetine with other medications such as tramadol that also... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Mestinon has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Paroxetine has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 1513 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Mestinon side effects in more detail. |
See also: paroxetine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other pyridostigmine brands include: Mestinon Timespan, Regonol | Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
21 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
Excluding Brisdelle
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
Brisdelle See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 76 drugs are known to interact with Mestinon:
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A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with paroxetine:
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 06, 1955 |
December 29, 1992 |
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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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