Comparing Effexor vs Remeron
Effexor | Remeron |
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Effexor (venlafaxine) | Remeron (mirtazapine) |
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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
Remeron is an effective antidepressant; however, its use may be limited by its prominent sedative effects. Prescribed for Depression, Major Depressive Disorder. Remeron may also be used for purposes... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
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More about (venlafaxine) | More about Remeron (mirtazapine) | ||||||||
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. |
Remeron has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 309 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Effexor side effects in more detail. |
See also: Remeron side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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 | Other mirtazapine brands include: Remeron SolTab | ||||||||
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 |
40 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 685 drugs are known to interact with Effexor:
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A total of 653 drugs are known to interact with Remeron:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 14, 1996 |
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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 | |||||||||
** 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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