Comparing Methimazole vs Prozac
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| Methimazole | Prozac (fluoxetine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperthyroidism. Methimazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prozac 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... View more |
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| More about Methimazole | More about Prozac (fluoxetine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Methimazole has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 112 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Prozac has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1239 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Methimazole side effects |
View all Prozac side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Tapazole |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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13 hours |
210 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 64 drugs are known to interact with Methimazole:
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A total of 682 drugs are known to interact with Prozac:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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June 21, 1950 |
December 29, 1987 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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