Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months or even longer.
Celexa
Celexa is an antidepressant that is a member of the family of drugs
known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa helps to
restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the supply of a substance
in the brain called serotonin. Celexa appears to relieve depression by increasing
serotonin without affecting many of the other chemicals in the brain that
influence mood.
Effexor
Effexor (Venlafaxine) is used in the treatment of depression.
The extended release form (XR) of this medication is also used to treat anxiety.
Effexor is thought to work on both serotonin and norepinephrine - two chemicals
in the brain linked to depression. Correcting the imbalance of these two
chemicals may help relieve symptoms of depression.
Lexapro
is an antidepressant that is a member of the family of medications known
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro helps to restore
the brain's chemical balance by increasing the available supply of serotonin,
a substance in the brain believed to influence mood.
Paroxetine
Paroxetine (Paxil) is used to treat depression,
panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), social anxiety disorder
(social phobia), and generalized anxiety disorder. Paroxetine works by helping
to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain.
Paxil
Paxil (Paroxetine) is used to treat depression, panic
attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), social anxiety disorder (social
phobia), and generalized anxiety disorder. Paxil works by helping to restore
the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. Paxil CR is a controlled
(timed) release form of Paxil.
Prozac
Generic Prozac (Fluoxetine) is used to treat depression, obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. Prozac (Fluoxetine) belongs
to a group of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Trazodone
Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) is used to relieve many of
the symptoms of depression including feelings of sadness, worthlessness,
or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness;
sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.
Wellbutrin
Depression is a medical illness believed to be caused by an
imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain. Over 18 million Americans suffer
from depression. As with other antidepressants, it is unknown exactly how
Wellbutrin works. Scientists believe that Wellbutrin treats depression by
affecting two chemicals in the brain called dopamine and norepinephrine.
These are two of the chemicals that are believed to help regulate your mood.
Zoloft
Zoloft (sertraline) is used to treat depression, panic
attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Zoloft works by helping to restore the balance of certain
natural chemicals in the brain. Zoloft has also been used to treat a severe
form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder- PMDD) and
a sexual function problem in men (premature ejaculation).