Comparing Nortriptyline vs Alprazolam Intensol
Nortriptyline | Alprazolam Intensol |
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Nortriptyline | Alprazolam Intensol (alprazolam) |
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Prescription only
Nortriptyline is an effective antidepressant but it may cause drowsiness initially and a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. It may be used off-label to treat other conditions, such as... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Alprazolam Intensol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Nortriptyline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 561 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Alprazolam Intensol has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: nortriptyline side effects in more detail. |
See also: Alprazolam Intensol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Pamelor | Other alprazolam brands include: Xanax, Xanax 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. | |||||||||
31 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 697 drugs are known to interact with nortriptyline:
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A total of 554 drugs are known to interact with Alprazolam Intensol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 06, 1964 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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