Zoloft Alternatives Compared
| Zoloft (sertraline) | Bupropion | Sertraline |
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Prescription only
Zoloft is a brand name for sertraline which is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than many other antidepressants. It belongs to the group of medicines called selective... View more |
Prescription only
Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black... View more |
Prescription only
Sertraline is an effective antidepressant with less potential for drowsiness than other antidepressants. Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, insomnia, tremors, and sexual dysfunction are the... View more |
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| More about Zoloft (sertraline) | More about Bupropion | More about Sertraline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zoloft has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 1972 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2899 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Sertraline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 4563 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Zoloft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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66 hours |
30 hours |
66 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 673 drugs are known to interact with Zoloft:
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A total of 527 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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A total of 673 drugs are known to interact with Sertraline:
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December 30, 1991 |
December 30, 1985 |
December 30, 1991 |
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1 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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