Posted by jimmygold70 on April 19, 2001, at 9:15:01
In reply to Antidepressant affordability, posted by SalArmy4me on April 18, 2001, at 19:11:20
mianserin is a very affordable substitute for Remeron.
> qHS = once at bedtime; qAM = in the morning; qD = once daily; BID = twice daily
>
> Agent /Target Dose/Typical Regimen/Yearly Cost
>
> Amitriptyline /150 mg /150 mg qHS /$66
> Imipramine /150 mg /3 x 50 mg qHS /$230
> Desipramine /150 mg /2 x 75 mg qHS /$66
> Nortriptyline /50-100 mg /2 x 50 mg qHS /$124
>
> Fluoxetine /20 mg /20 mg qAM /$884
> Paroxetine /20 mg /1 x 20 mg qD /$790
> Citalopram /20-40 mg /1 x 40 mg qD /$711
> Sertraline /50-100 mg /1 x 100 mg qD /$783
>
> Nefazodone /300-400 mg /150 mg BID /$802
> Bupropion SR /150-450 mg /150 mg BID /$992
> Venlafaxine /75-375 mg /75 mg BID /$890
> Mirtazapine /15-30 mg /15 mg qHS /$793
>
> From Oregon State University College of Pharmacy Board Newsletter
> Volume 2, No. 3, Summer 2000
> http://pharmacy.orst.edu/dur/news/2_3/2_3.htm
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