Comparing Mirtazapine vs Sertraline
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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
Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, insomnia, tremors, and sexual dysfunction are the... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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| More about Mirtazapine | More about Sertraline | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Mirtazapine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 2064 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 4544 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Mirtazapine prices |
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| Remeron, Remeron SolTab | Zoloft | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
66 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 660 drugs are known to interact with Mirtazapine:
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A total of 670 drugs are known to interact with Sertraline:
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June 14, 1996 |
December 30, 1991 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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