Comparing Zofran vs Paxil
Zofran | Paxil |
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Zofran (ondansetron) | Paxil (paroxetine) |
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Prescription only
Zofran may be used for the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 4. A... View more |
Prescription only
Paxil may be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. It should be tapered off slowly on discontinuation. Prescribed for Dysautonomia, Anxiety, Anxiety and... View more |
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More about Zofran (ondansetron) | More about Paxil (paroxetine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 267 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Paxil has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 952 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Zofran side effects in more detail. |
See also: Paxil side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Other paroxetine brands include: Brisdelle, Paxil CR | ||||||||
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 |
21 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Excluding Brisdelle
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
Brisdelle See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 347 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Paxil:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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 31, 1992 |
December 29, 1992 |
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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 | |||||||||
** 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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