Antidepressants
Prozac
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).
Wellbutrin
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.
Lexapro
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.
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.
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.
Zoloft
Zoloft (sertraline) is used to treat depression, panic
attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD).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).
Celexa
Celexa is an antidepressant that is a member of the family of drugs known as
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa appears to relieve depression by increasing
serotonin without affecting many of the other chemicals in the brain that
influence mood.
