Comparing Mirtazapine vs Rexulti
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Mirtazapine may be used in the treatment of depression; however, its use may be limited by its prominent sedative effects. Prescribed for Depression, Major Depressive Disorder. May also be prescribed... View more |
Rexulti is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat adults with schizophrenia or depression. Most people experience some improvement in their symptoms within 1 to 2 weeks of starting... View more |
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: severe sedation, constipation, drowsiness, increased serum cholesterol, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, increased appetite, xerostomia, and decreased appetite. See the full mirtazapine side effects document. |
See the full Rexulti side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all mirtazapine prices |
View all Rexulti prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe 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 |
91 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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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 610 drugs are known to interact with mirtazapine:
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A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Rexulti:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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June 14, 1996 |
July 10, 2015 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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