Alternatives to phenelzine
1 same-class SPL records vs phenelzine - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Nardil
About phenelzine
Phenelzine (Nardil) is a medicine used to treat depression. It belongs to a class of drugs called MAO inhibitors.
Used for: This medicine treats depression, especially when it involves anxiety, phobias, or hypochondria. It is often used when other antidepressants haven't worked. It may not be as effective for severe depression with 'endogenous' features.
1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) peers (wide set)
phenelzine vs tranylcypromine · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Depression" shows the widest count spread between phenelzine and tranylcypromine in this extract (151-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | phenelzine | tranylcypromine |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 187 | 36 |
| Headache | 136 | 24 |
| Anxiety | 129 | - |
| Weight Increased | 120 | - |
| Insomnia | 104 | 20 |
| Dizziness | 99 | - |
| Drug Interaction | 99 | 68 |
| Pharmaceutical Product Complaint | 97 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
phenelzine peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI): 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside phenelzine? ▼
Reading a wide Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) peer set (1 records)
phenelzine (Nardil) sits in a wide Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for phenelzine: This medicine treats depression, especially when it involves anxiety, phobias, or hypochondria.
Top FAERS reaction fields for phenelzine total 1,154 reports across 10 reactions, set beside tranylcypromine. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for phenelzine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Nardil SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.