Comparing Mirtazapine vs Nardil

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Mirtazapine

Nardil (phenelzine)

Prescription only

Mirtazapine may be used in the treatment of depression; however, its use may be limited by its prominent sedative effects. Prescribed for Insomnia, Anxiety, Hot Flashes, Depression, Major Depressive... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Depression. Nardil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mirtazapine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 2087 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.

Nardil has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 124 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% 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.

Weight gain (20.3%)
Drowsiness (17.1%)
Increased appetite (12.5%)
Anxiety (10.2%)
Insomnia (8.0%)
Tiredness (8.0%)
Vivid dreams (5.2%)

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Weight gain (12.1%)
Anxiety (7.3%)
Depression (7.3%)
Insomnia (5.6%)
Nausea (5.6%)
Tiredness (4.8%)
Sexual dysfunction (4.0%)

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Drug Class

Tetracyclic antidepressants

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	30 mg
Per unit^*	$0.24 - $0.89
Cost^*	$24.46 - $88.85

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Quantity	60 tablet
Strength	15 mg
Per unit^*	$2.92
Cost^*	$175.07

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet
Oral tablet, disintegrating

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

40 hours

84 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA 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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 669 drugs are known to interact with Mirtazapine:

140 major drug interactions (504 brand and generic names)
526 moderate drug interactions (2028 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

A total of 544 drugs are known to interact with Nardil:

153 major drug interactions (722 brand and generic names)
385 moderate drug interactions (1672 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (16 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of mirtazapine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

During and within two weeks after treatment with phenelzine, you must not consume any foods or... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 14, 1996

June 09, 1961

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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