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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | sertraline(Zoloft ) | ||
| 2. | fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) | ||
| 3. | paroxetine(Paxil , others...) | ||
| 4. | venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR) | ||
| 5. | mirtazapine(Remeron , Remeron SolTab) | ||
| 6. | maprotiline(Ludiomil ) | ||
| 7. | buPROPion(Wellbutrin , others...) | ||
| 8. | doxepin(Sinequan , Adapin) | ||
| 9. | amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) | ||
| 10. | citalopram(Celexa ) | ||
| 11. | imipramine(Tofranil , Tofranil-PM) | ||
| 12. | fluvoxamine(Luvox , Luvox CR) | ||
| 13. | nortriptyline(Pamelor , Aventyl HCl) | ||
| 14. | desipramine(Norpramin ) | ||
| 15. | traZODONE(Desyrel , Desyrel Dividose) | ||
| 16. | clomiPRAMINE(Anafranil ) | ||
| 17. | escitalopram(Lexapro ) | ||
| 18. | duloxetine(Cymbalta ) | ||
| 19. | phenelzine(Nardil ) | ||
| 20. | aripiprazole(Abilify , Abilify Discmelt) | ||
| 21. | tranylcypromine(Parnate ) | ||
| 22. | amoxapine(Asendin ) | ||
| 23. | amitriptyline-chlordiazepoxide(Limbitrol , Limbitrol DS) | ||
| 24. | desvenlafaxine(Pristiq ) | ||
| 25. | isocarboxazid(Marplan ) | ||
| 26. | nefazodone(Serzone ) | ||
| 27. | selegiline transdermal(Emsam ) | ||
| 28. | fluoxetine-olanzapine(Symbyax ) | ||
| 29. | vilazodone | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | mirtazapine | ||
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The use of medications in the treatment of depression began in the late 1950s with the successful introduction of tricyclic antidepressants and MAO inhibitors. Treatment of depression with medications has greatly increased since the advent of sele...
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft), reduce depression by increasing levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter. Some clinicians prefer SSRIs for treatment of dysthymic disorder. Anxiet...
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety.
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eatin...
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eatin...
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eatin...
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eatin...
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Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder.
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder.
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A selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI); antidepressant and anxiolytic agent.
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Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tetracyclic antidepressant; a piperazinoazepine-derivative.
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Mirtazapine is most commonly used to treat depression. Mirtazapine is available in the United States under the trade names of Remeron and Remeron SolTab. Mirtazapine, sold under the trade name Remeron, is taken by mouth and swallowed whole. Remero...
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MAPROTILINE (ma PROE ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine also helps to relieve anxiety associated with depression.
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Dibenzo-bicyclo-octadiene-derivative tetracyclic antidepressant; pharmacologically similar to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
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Maprotiline is an oral antidepressant. It is a member of the tetracyclic antidepressant family of compounds. In the United States, it is sold under the trade name Ludiomil.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant and smoking deterrent; aminoketone derivative.
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Bupropion is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, bupropion is used to as an aid in smoking cessation treatment. In the United States, bu...
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Dibenzoxepin-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Doxepin is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Sinequan and is also available under its generic name.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug that is sold in the United States under brand name Celexa.
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem.
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem.
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Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Luvox.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of amitriptyline.
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Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor, and is also available under its generic name.
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Norpramin is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. Norpramin overdose occurs when you accidentally or intentionally take too much of this medicine. This is for information only and not for use in the tre...
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of imipramine.
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Desipramine hydrochloride is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. This is fo...
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Desipramine is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, desipramine has uses in a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions. In the ...
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; serotonin modulator.
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Trazodone is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Desyrel and is also available under its generic name.
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CLOMIPRAMINE (kloe MI pra meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); pharmacologic profile resembles that of other TCAs, SSRIs, and trazodone.
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Clomipramine is an antidepressant drug used primarily to alleviate obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder . Clomipramine is also used in the treatment of depressive disorders and in a number of other psychiatric ...
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety.
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and S -enantiomer of citalopram.
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DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused by fibromyalgia.
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Antidepressant and anxiolytic; a selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
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PHENELZINE (FEN el zeen) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression in patients who may also have anxiety. This medicine is usually only used when other medicines have not helped.
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Hydrazine-derivative, MAO inhibitor antidepressant.
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Phenelzine is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. In the United States, phenelzine is sold under the brand name Nardil.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, and to treat some symptoms of autism. This medicine may also be used in combination with antide...
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, and to treat some symptoms of autism. This medicine may also be used in combination with antide...
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, and to treat some symptoms of autism. This medicine may also be used in combination with antide...
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, and to treat some symptoms of autism. This medicine may also be used in combination with antide...
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Atypical antipsychotic agent.
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TRANYLCYPROMINE (tran il SIP roe meen) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression.
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Non-hydrazine derivative, nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor antidepressant; structurally similar to amphetamine.
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Tranylcypromine is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is used to treat serious depression. In the United States, tranylcypromine is sold under the brand name Parnate. As of 2002, there were no generic forms of tranylcypromine av...
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A dibenzoxazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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ISOCARBOXAZID (eye soe kar BOX azid) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; serotonin modulator.
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Nefazodone is a prescription antidepressant. Nefazodone is available in the United States under the trade name of Serzone.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SELEGILINE (se LE ji leen) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat major depression.
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Relatively selective MAO-B inhibitor.
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AMITRIPTYLINE; CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (a mee TRIP ti leen; klor dye az e POX ide) is an anti-depressant and a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat depression with anxiety.
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FLUOXETINE; OLANZAPINE (floo OX e teen; oh LAN za peen) is used to treat episodes of depression that have not been relieved by the use of other medicines and depression caused by bipolar disorder.
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