Comparing Xanax vs Sertraline
Xanax | Sertraline |
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Xanax (alprazolam) | Sertraline |
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Prescription only
Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive, and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Can interact with several drugs including those that cause... View more |
Prescription only
Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, insomnia, tremors, and sexual dysfunction are the... View more |
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More about Xanax (alprazolam) | More about Sertraline | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Xanax has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 909 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 4464 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Xanax side effects in more detail. |
See also: sertraline side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR | Zoloft | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
20 hours |
66 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 554 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:
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A total of 670 drugs are known to interact with sertraline:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 30, 1991 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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