Quetiapine Alternatives Compared
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Quetiapine is an antipsychotic that calms and sedates, helping to relieve psychotic thoughts and manic and depressive behavior. Sedation, low blood pressure, and weight gain are common side effects... View more |
Trazodone is mostly used for its sleep-inducing effects (an off-label indication) rather than as an antidepressant. Only generic forms are available which makes it a lot cheaper than some other... View more |
Ambien induces sleep; however, Ambien CR in particular may impair physical and mental capabilities the next day. Ambien has also been associated with complex or dangerous sleep-related behaviors... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: asthenia, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, sedated state, increased serum cholesterol, increased serum triglycerides, increased thyroid stimulating hormone level, xerostomia. See the full quetiapine side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia. See the full trazodone side effects document. |
Common side effects include: dizziness. See the full Ambien side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all quetiapine prices |
View all trazodone prices |
View all Ambien prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Seroquel, Seroquel XR | Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose | Other zolpidem brands include: Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6 hours |
7.5 hours |
2.6 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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 |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 660 drugs are known to interact with quetiapine:
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A total of 593 drugs are known to interact with trazodone:
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A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with Ambien:
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 26, 1997 |
December 24, 1981 |
December 16, 1992 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.