Comparing Mirtazapine vs Quetiapine
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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
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic that calms and sedates, helping to relieve psychotic thoughts and manic and depressive behavior. Sedation, low blood pressure, and weight gain are common side effects... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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| More about Mirtazapine | More about Quetiapine | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Mirtazapine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 2047 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Quetiapine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 2212 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: mirtazapine side effects in more detail. |
See also: quetiapine side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all mirtazapine prices |
View all quetiapine prices |
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| Remeron, Remeron SolTab | Seroquel, Seroquel XR | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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40 hours |
6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 657 drugs are known to interact with mirtazapine:
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A total of 735 drugs are known to interact with quetiapine:
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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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June 14, 1996 |
September 26, 1997 |
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N/A |
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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