Comparing Remeron vs Trintellix
Remeron | Trintellix |
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Remeron (mirtazapine) | Trintellix (vortioxetine) |
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Prescription only
Remeron is an effective antidepressant; however, its use may be limited by its prominent sedative effects. Prescribed for Depression, Major Depressive Disorder. Remeron may also be used for purposes... View more |
Prescription only
Trintellix may be used to treat depression in adults. It is different from other antidepressants currently on the market because it directly affects serotonin receptors as well as inhibits serotonin... View more |
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More about Remeron (mirtazapine) | More about Trintellix (vortioxetine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Remeron has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 311 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Trintellix has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 1100 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Remeron side effects in more detail. |
See also: Trintellix side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other mirtazapine brands include: Remeron SolTab |
N/A |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
40 hours |
66 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 650 drugs are known to interact with Remeron:
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A total of 347 drugs are known to interact with Trintellix:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 14, 1996 |
September 30, 2013 |
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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.
Further information
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