Comparing 5-hydroxytryptophan vs Cymbalta
| 5-hydroxytryptophan | Cymbalta (duloxetine) |
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| 5-hydroxytryptophan | Cymbalta (duloxetine) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for ADHD, Anxiety, Insomnia, Headache, Fibromyalgia, Depression. 5-hydroxytryptophan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Cymbalta has antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and pain-relieving properties; however, it has been associated with a discontinuation syndrome on withdrawal even when tapered. Prescribed for Back Pain... View more |
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| More about 5-hydroxytryptophan | More about Cymbalta (duloxetine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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5-hydroxytryptophan has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 192 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Cymbalta has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1900 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all 5-hydroxytryptophan side effects |
View all Cymbalta side effects |
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| 5-HTP | Other duloxetine brands include: Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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4 hours |
17 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 99 drugs are known to interact with 5-hydroxytryptophan:
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A total of 624 drugs are known to interact with Cymbalta:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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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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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 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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