Comparing Tramadol vs Lexapro
Tramadol | Lexapro |
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Tramadol | Lexapro (escitalopram) |
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Prescription only
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more |
Prescription only
Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
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Tramadol has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1860 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Lexapro has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 2321 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: tramadol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lexapro side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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View all tramadol prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER |
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. | |||||||||||||||||
5.2 hours |
32 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
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 663 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 685 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 03, 1995 |
August 14, 2002 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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