Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal
affective disorder. Scientists believe that Bupropion 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
- Bupropion, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban.
Buspar is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as shakiness,
jitteriness, jumpiness, trembling, tension, muscle aches, fatigability, inability
to relax, eyelid twitch, fur-rowed brow, strained face, fidgeting, restlessness,
easy startle. BuSpar is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders
or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety - BuSpar, Buspirone
Hydrochloride, BuSpar Dividose.
Buspirone is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear,
tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical
symptoms. Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in
your brain that may become unbalanced and cause this anxiety - BuSpar,
Buspirone Hydrochloride, BuSpar Dividose.
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 - Celexa®, Cipramil, Citalopram Hydrobromide, Sipralexa,
Seropram, Celepram.
Citalopram Hydrobromide is used to treat depression. Citalopram
is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects a naturally occuring chemical in the brain
called serotonin, which helps to improve certain mood problems by increasing
serotonin without affecting many of the other chemicals in the brain that
influence mood - Celexa®, Cipramil, Citalopram Hydrobromide, Sipralexa,
Seropram, Celepram.
Desyrel® is used to relieve many of the symptoms of depression
including feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt. For loss of interest
in daily activities, changes in appetite, tiredness, sleeping too much, insomnia
and thoughts of death or suicide - Desyrel®, Desyrel Dividose, Trazon,
Trazodone Hcl, Trialodine.
Effexor (Venlafaxine) is used in the treatment of depression.
The extended release form (XR) and the Slow Release (SR) form are also used
to treat anxiety. It is hypothesized that the action of the venlafaxine molecule
upon both serotonin and norepinephrine will cause venlafaxine to be a successful
antidepressant for some people who have not responded to treatment with SSRIs.
Correcting the imbalance of these two chemicals (serotonin and norepinephrine)
may help relieve tour symptoms of depression - Effexor, Effexor-SR, Effexor-XL,
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride.
Fluoxetine Hcl (Prozac) affects chemicals in the
brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety or
obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Fluoxetine is used to treat major depressive
disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive-compulsive disorder,
panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) - Fluctin,
Fludac, Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, Fontex, Foxetin, Ladose, Lovan, Prodep,
Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra.
Lexapro
(Escitalopram oxalate) 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
- Lexapro, Lexaprin, Cipralex, Sipralexa, Seroplex.
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 - Aropax,
Cebrilin, Deroxat, Paroxat, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pondera, Seroxat.
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 the controlled
(timed) release form - Aropax, Cebrilin, Deroxat, Paroxat, Paxil, Paxil
CR, Pondera, Seroxat.
Prozac (Fluoxetine) is used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive
disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. Prozac belongs to a group of drugs
known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - Fluctin, Fludac,
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, Fontex, Foxetin, Ladose, Lovan, Prodep, Prozac,
Prozac Weekly, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra.
Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) is used for the treatment
of depression and in combination with other drugs for the treatment of panic
attacks, aggressive behavior, agoraphobia and cocaine withdrawal. It is also
sometimes prescribed for insomnia, migraine, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
alcohol withdrawal and erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Adults to start:
50 mg's per dose taken three times a day, or 75 mg's per dose taken two times
a day. Elderly patients to start: 25 mg's per dose taken three times a day.
Your doctor may increase your dose if needed - Desyrel®, Desyrel Dividose,
Trazon, Trazodone Hcl, Trialodine..
Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin-SR (slow release), Wellbutrin-XL (extended
release) are antidepressant medications. Wellbutrin is used to treat major
depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. 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 - Bupropion, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin
XL, Zyban, Zyban SR.
Zoloft (sertraline hcl) is FDA approved
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)
- Apo-Sertral, Asentra, Concorz, Gladem, Lustral, Serlain, Serlift, Sertraline
Hydrochloride, Sertranex, Stimuloton, Xydep, Zoloft.
Zyban is a tablet used to help quit smoking. Zyban contains a medicine
called Bupropion. Bupropion is also the medicine in Wellbutrin, which is
used for depression. Zyban is started before quitting smoking, with a target
date usually in the second week of taking. Possible theories for how it works
include blocking the effects of nicotine, reducing withdrawal or helping
depressed mood - Bupropion, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL,
Zyban, Zyban SR.
Important Warning about Antidepressant Use from the FDA
Medical Disclaimer: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. This antidepressant information should not be construed so as to indicate that use of this antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Please consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other prescription or non-prescription antidepressant medication.