Comparing Citalopram vs Deplin
Citalopram | Deplin |
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Citalopram | Deplin (l-methylfolate) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Folate Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Depression. Deplin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Citalopram has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2218 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Deplin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 113 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: citalopram side effects in more detail. |
See also: Deplin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Celexa | Other l-methylfolate brands include: Denovo, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Forte, XaQuil XR | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
35 hours |
N/A |
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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 N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 717 drugs are known to interact with citalopram:
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A total of 25 drugs are known to interact with Deplin:
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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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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 17, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Professional 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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