Phenelzine Alternatives Compared

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Phenelzine

Rexulti (brexpiprazole)

Bupropion

Prescription only

Prescribed for Depression, Migraine Prevention. Phenelzine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Rexulti is an atypical antipsychotic that may be used to treat adults with schizophrenia or depression, or used to relieve agitation associated with dementia in Alzheimer's disease. Most people... View more

Prescription only

Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Phenelzine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 157 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect.

Rexulti has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2900 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Weight gain (12.1%)
Anxiety (6.4%)
Depression (5.7%)
Insomnia (5.1%)
Nausea (4.5%)
Tiredness (3.8%)
Blood pressure (3.2%)

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Weight gain (21.8%)
Anxiety (9.4%)
Insomnia (7.8%)
Restlessness (6.5%)
Tiredness (6.1%)
Increased appetite (4.7%)
Depression (4.5%)

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Anxiety (16.4%)
Insomnia (11.6%)
Headaches (7.2%)
Sexual dysfunction (6.2%)
Irritability (6.2%)
Depression (5.6%)
Loss of appetite (5.6%)

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Drug Class

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Atypical antipsychotics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	60 tablet
Strength	15 mg
Per unit^*	$0.42
Cost^*	$25.03

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Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	0.25 mg
Per unit^*	$54.27
Cost^*	$1,628.03

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Quantity	30 each
Strength	150 mg/24 hours
Per unit^*	$1.44
Cost^*	$43.19

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

84 hours

91 hours

30 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 544 drugs are known to interact with Phenelzine:

153 major drug interactions (720 brand and generic names)
385 moderate drug interactions (1670 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (16 brand and generic names)

A total of 600 drugs are known to interact with Rexulti:

136 major drug interactions (610 brand and generic names)
461 moderate drug interactions (1715 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)

A total of 559 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:

218 major drug interactions (951 brand and generic names)
336 moderate drug interactions (1872 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (16 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

During and within two weeks after treatment with phenelzine, you must not consume any foods or... View more

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of brexpiprazole such as dizziness... View more

Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 09, 1961

July 10, 2015

December 30, 1985

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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