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Antidepressant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia and anxiety disorders such as social ... Read more on
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Antidepressants Drug Database: Lexapro, Effexor, Cymbalta, Zoloft ...
Aug 23, 2008 ... Tricyclic antidepressant medications can have drug interactions. You should consult with your doctor or pharmacist prior to mixing them ... Read more on
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Consumer Updates > Understanding Antidepressant Medications
Jan 9, 2009 ... Here's a look at the benefits and risks of antidepressants, medications that act on naturally-occurring brain chemicals. Read more on
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NIMH · Mental Health Medications
Depression is commonly treated with antidepressant medications. Antidepressants work to balance some of the natural chemicals in our brains. ... Read more on
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Antidepressant Medications
Mar 18, 2010 ... Antidepressant medications are one of the most important treatments for depression. Along with psychotherapy, these medications can be ... Read more on
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Antidepressants: Medicine for Depression -- familydoctor.org
Learn about the different types of antidepressants and how they work. Read more on
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bupropion hydrochloride
Bupropion hydrochloride, an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion, it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (&plusmn,)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-propanone hydrochloride. The molecular weight is 276.2. The molecular formula is C13H18CINO&bull,HCI. Bupropion hydrochloride powder is white, crystalline, and highly soluble in water. It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa. It has the following structural formula:Each bupropion hydrochloride tablet intended for oral administration contains 75 mg or 100 mg bupropion hydrochloride. In addition, each bupropion hydrochloride tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium chloride, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. Bupropion hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. A physician considering bupropion hydrochloride tablets for the management of a patients first episode of depression should be aware that the drug may cause generalized seizures in a dose-dependent manner with an approximate incidence of 0.4% (4/1,000). This incidence of seizures may exceed that of other marketed antidepressants by as much as 4-fold. This relative risk is only an approximate estimate because no direct comparative studies have been conducted (see WARNINGS). Read more on
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Pamelor
Pamelor is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. Read more on
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All About Depression: Medication
May 23, 2010 ... There are several types of antidepressant medications used to treat depressive disorders. These include newer medications--chiefly the ... Read more on
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Antidepressant Drug Effects and Depression Severity, January 6 ...
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that treat the symptoms of depression. There are three main types of antidepressant:
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SSRIs
Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. They can improve your mood, sleep, appetite and concentration. It may take several weeks for them to help. There are several types of antidepressants. You and your doctor may have to try several before finding what works best for you. Medicines sometimes cause unwanted side effects. For example, when you first start your antidepressant you may feel tired, have trouble sleeping or feel sick to your stomach. The side effects usually go away after a short time. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You should also let your doctor know if you take any other medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Antidepressant, Monoamine Oxidase
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are used to relieve certain types of mental depression. They work by blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system.
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Trimipramine
Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Surmontil or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo...
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Tofranil-Pm
Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of imipramine pamoate or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared...
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Lexapro
Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Lexapro or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo...
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Selfemra
Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of SelfemraTM or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo...
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Effexor
Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Effexor or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo...
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Dysthymia
Antidepressant drugs have side effects that can complicate treatment. For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may cause stomach upset, mild insomnia, and reduced sex drive.
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Antidepressant Medications for Depression - HealthyPlace
Jul 7, 2008 ... In-depth look at antidepressants, medications for depression. How antidepressant drugs work, types of antidepressants, interactions, more.
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