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.
Trazodone (Desyrel) 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.
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.
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.
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).
Prozac is used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD), and eating disorders. Prozac belongs to a group of drugs called selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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.
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.