Comparing Mirtazapine vs Prozac
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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
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 |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Mirtazapine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 2076 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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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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40 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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 667 drugs are known to interact with Mirtazapine:
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A total of 681 drugs are known to interact with Prozac:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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June 14, 1996 |
December 29, 1987 |
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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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