Comparing Effexor vs Prozac
Effexor | Prozac |
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Effexor (venlafaxine) | Prozac (fluoxetine) |
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Prescription only
Effexor is an antidepressant that may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped after long-term administration. Prescribed for Autism, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Bulimia... View more |
Prescription only
Prozac may be used for the treatment of depression and other mood disorders. It is more likely to cause insomnia than drowsiness. Prescribed for Anxiety and Stress, Major Depressive Disorder... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Bulimia
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More about (venlafaxine) | More about Prozac (fluoxetine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Effexor has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 489 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Prozac has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 1211 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Effexor side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prozac side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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 Prozac prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor XR |
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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 |
210 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 Effexor:
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A total of 668 drugs are known to interact with Prozac:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 29, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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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.
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