Comparing Paroxetine vs Estratest
Paroxetine | Estratest |
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Paroxetine | Estratest (esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone) |
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Prescription only
Paroxetine may be used in the treatment of depression or anxiety disorders. Common side effects include headaches and nausea. Taking paroxetine with other medications such as tramadol that also... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hot Flashes, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Menopausal Disorders. Estratest may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Paroxetine has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 1525 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Estratest has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: paroxetine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Estratest side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR | Other esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone brands include: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
21 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Excluding Brisdelle
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
Brisdelle See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with paroxetine:
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A total of 245 drugs are known to interact with Estratest:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 29, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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