Comparing Prozac vs Seroquel
Prozac | Seroquel |
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Prozac (fluoxetine) | Seroquel (quetiapine) |
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Prescription only
Prozac may be used for the treatment of depression and other mood disorders. It is more likely to cause insomnia than drowsiness. Prescribed for Anxiety and Stress, Major Depressive Disorder... View more |
Prescription only
Seroquel is an antipsychotic that helps to calm and relieve psychotic thoughts. It is often given because it is quite sedating; however, care is needed because it also lowers blood pressure... View more |
Related suggestions Schizoaffective Disorder
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More about Prozac (fluoxetine) | More about Seroquel (quetiapine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Prozac has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1214 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Seroquel has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 677 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Prozac side effects in more detail. |
See also: Seroquel side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Seroquel prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other quetiapine brands include: Seroquel 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. | |||||||||||||||||
210 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 668 drugs are known to interact with Prozac:
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A total of 708 drugs are known to interact with Seroquel:
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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, 1987 |
September 26, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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