Comparing Venlafaxine vs Amerge
Venlafaxine | Amerge |
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Venlafaxine | Amerge (naratriptan) |
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Prescription only
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant that may also be used for mood disorders and off-label for some other conditions such as hot flashes. It may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Migraine. Amerge may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Venlafaxine has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 2752 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Amerge has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: venlafaxine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Amerge side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Effexor, Effexor XR |
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. | |||||||||
4 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 684 drugs are known to interact with venlafaxine:
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A total of 102 drugs are known to interact with Amerge:
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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 | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 28, 1993 |
February 10, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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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
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