Remeron Alternatives Compared
| Remeron (mirtazapine) | Trintellix (vortioxetine) | Vraylar (cariprazine) |
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| Remeron (mirtazapine) | Trintellix (vortioxetine) | Vraylar (cariprazine) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Trintellix 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 serotonin... View more |
Prescription only
Vraylar is an atypical antipsychotic that is effective for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Vraylar is usually well-tolerated and less likely than some other antipsychotics to... View more |
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| More about Remeron (mirtazapine) | More about Trintellix (vortioxetine) | More about Vraylar (cariprazine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Remeron has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 312 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Trintellix has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 1120 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Vraylar has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 505 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other mirtazapine brands include: Remeron SolTab |
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66 hours |
504 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 658 drugs are known to interact with Remeron:
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A total of 352 drugs are known to interact with Trintellix:
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A total of 571 drugs are known to interact with Vraylar:
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June 14, 1996 |
September 30, 2013 |
September 17, 2015 |
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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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