Kava Alternatives Compared
Kava | Sertraline | Citalopram |
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Used for Herbal Supplementation, Anxiety and Stress, Anxiety. kava may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
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 |
Related suggestions Anxiety and Stress
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More about Sertraline | More about Citalopram | |||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Kava has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 4430 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Citalopram has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2206 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: sertraline side effects in more detail. |
See also: citalopram side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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 |
View all citalopram prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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Zoloft | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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66 hours |
35 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Unknown
CSA Schedule is unknown. |
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 N
Not classified
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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 272 drugs are known to interact with kava:
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A total of 656 drugs are known to interact with sertraline:
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A total of 708 drugs are known to interact with citalopram:
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 30, 1991 |
July 17, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
Patient resources | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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