Effexor vs Lexapro
What to choose Effexor or Lexapro
Effexor is antidepressant of type Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) while Lexapro is of Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) type. Effexor and Lexapro are both brand antidepressants. Effexor is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, while Lexapro is manufactured by AbbVie. The main substance of Effexor is Venlafaxine. The available dosages for Effexor are 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg. The available dosages for Lexapro are 5mg, 10mg, 20mg.
The average price for Effexor is around $280 while actual price for Lexapro is around $340, said Oliver Sanders, a Lecturer at the State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Effexor and Lexapro.
Effexor and Lexapro Comparison
| Effexor | Lexapro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
| Manufacturer: | Pfizer | AbbVie |
| Substance: | Venlafaxine | |
| Dosage: | 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg | 5mg, 10mg, 20mg |
| Avg Price: | $280 | $340 |