Comparing Escitalopram vs Vortioxetine
Escitalopram | Vortioxetine |
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Escitalopram | Vortioxetine |
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Prescription only
Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants. Escitalopram may have fewer side effects than citalopram, a related drug... View more |
Prescription only
Vortioxetine may be used to treat depression in adults. It is different from other antidepressants currently on the market because it directly affects serotonin receptors as well as inhibits... View more |
Related suggestions Major Depressive Disorder
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More about Escitalopram | More about Vortioxetine | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Escitalopram has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 3864 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Vortioxetine has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 1524 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: escitalopram side effects in more detail. |
See also: vortioxetine 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 | |||||||||
Lexapro | Trintellix | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
32 hours |
66 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 688 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram:
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A total of 350 drugs are known to interact with vortioxetine:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 14, 2002 |
September 30, 2013 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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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