Comparing Zofran vs Sertraline
Zofran | Sertraline |
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Zofran (ondansetron) | Sertraline |
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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
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 Zofran (ondansetron) | More about Sertraline | ||||||||
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. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 4433 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: Zofran side effects in more detail. |
See also: sertraline side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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 sertraline prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
66 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 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 Zofran:
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A total of 656 drugs are known to interact with sertraline:
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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 30, 1991 |
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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.
Further information
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