Comparing Effexor vs Nortriptyline
Effexor | Nortriptyline |
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Effexor (venlafaxine) | Nortriptyline |
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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, Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Bulimia... View more |
Prescription only
Nortriptyline is an effective antidepressant but it may cause drowsiness initially and a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. It may be used off-label to treat other conditions, such as... View more |
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More about (venlafaxine) | More about Nortriptyline | ||||||||
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. |
Nortriptyline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 559 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% 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: nortriptyline 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 | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other venlafaxine brands include: Effexor XR | Pamelor | ||||||||
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 |
31 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 N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 688 drugs are known to interact with Effexor:
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A total of 697 drugs are known to interact with nortriptyline:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 06, 1964 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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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.
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