Fetzima vs. Clonidine: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Fetzima and Clonidine. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 70,929 people who take Fetzima and Clonidine, and is updated regularly.
What is Fetzima?
Fetzima has active ingredients of levomilnacipran hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 2,077 Fetzima users. Check the latest studies of Fetzima.
What is Clonidine?
Clonidine has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 65,645 Clonidine users. Check the latest studies of Clonidine.
eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world
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70,929 people who take Fetzima and Clonidine are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Clonidine (clonidine)
- Fetzima (levomilnacipran hydrochloride)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Fetzima:
- not at all: 9.64 %
- somewhat: 21.69 %
- moderate: 20.48 %
- high: 16.87 %
- very high: 31.33 %
Clonidine:
- not at all: 6.12 %
- somewhat: 20.64 %
- moderate: 34.71 %
- high: 28.98 %
- very high: 9.56 %
Want to compare Fetzima with Clonidine?
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DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
- Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
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Browse all side effects of Fetzima:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on levomilnacipran hydrochloride and clonidine (the active ingredients of Fetzima and Clonidine, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
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