Comparing Vortioxetine vs Citalopram
Vortioxetine | Citalopram |
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Vortioxetine | Citalopram |
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Prescription only
Vortioxetine 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... View more |
Prescription only
Citalopram may be used to treat depression and off-label to treat other conditions such as anxiety and OCD. Side effects such as insomnia, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, and increased sweating may... View more |
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More about Vortioxetine | More about Citalopram | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Vortioxetine has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 1517 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Citalopram has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2216 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: vortioxetine side effects in more detail. |
See also: citalopram side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all citalopram prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Trintellix | Celexa | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
66 hours |
35 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 347 drugs are known to interact with vortioxetine:
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A total of 708 drugs are known to interact with citalopram:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 30, 2013 |
July 17, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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.
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