Comparing Mirtazapine vs Temazepam

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Mirtazapine

Temazepam

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

Temazepam is used to help people get to sleep. It is habit-forming and should not be used for more than seven to ten nights in a row. Prescribed for Insomnia. temazepam may also be used for purposes... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Tetracyclic antidepressants

Benzodiazepines

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: severe sedation, constipation, drowsiness, increased serum cholesterol, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, increased appetite, xerostomia, and decreased appetite.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	30 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.27 - $1.19
Cost^*	$27.05 - $118.95

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Quantity	10 capsule
Dosage	15 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.19
Cost^*	$11.87

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet
Oral tablet, disintegrating

Oral capsule

Brand Names

Remeron, Remeron SolTab Restoril

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.

40 hours

16 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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Drug Interactions

A total of 604 drugs are known to interact with mirtazapine:

127 major drug interactions (467 brand and generic names)
474 moderate drug interactions (1809 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)

A total of 381 drugs are known to interact with temazepam:

28 major drug interactions (152 brand and generic names)
324 moderate drug interactions (1274 brand and generic names)
29 minor drug interactions (205 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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

Using temazepam together with alcohol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 14, 1996

February 27, 1981

WADA Class

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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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