 | Generic Prozac (FLUOXETINE) is a Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) that helps patients with depression by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain. Scientists believe serotonin affects many types of activity in the brain, including the regulation of mood.
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 | Generic Zoloft (SERTRALINE) is a selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - PMDD). |
 | Generic Paxil (PAROXETINE) is a newer class of antidepressant medication known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). |
 | Generic Effexor (VENLAFAXINE) is an antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Generic Desyrel (TRAZODONE) is a modified cyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used for relief of an anxiety disorder (e.g., sleeplessness, tension), chronic pain or to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Risperdal (RISPERIDONE) is an antipsychotic agent used to treat emotional and mood disorders. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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 | Celexa (Citalopram) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
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 | Lexapro (Escitalopram) is used for treating depression or generalized anxiety disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems. |
 | Elavil (Amitriptyline) is used for treating depression. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Elavil is a tricyclic antidepressant. How tricyclic antidepressants improve depression symptoms is not fully understood. They are thought to increase the activity of certain chemicals in the brain (norepinephrine, serotonin), which help improve mood.
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 | Luvox (fluvoxamine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause obsessive-compulsive symptoms. |
 | BuSpar is used for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. |
 | Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride) is used for treating depression |
 | Geodon is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.
Geodon is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Geodon may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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 | Pamelor (NORTRIPTYLINE) is an antidepressant drug which belongs to the tricyclic class. Medicines of this class are usually referred to as tricyclic antidepressants, or TCAs. Depression is determined as an all-pervasive sense of sadness and gloom. In most cases the reason of depression is abnormal levels of brain neurotransmitters (neurotransmitters are called chemicals that the nerve cells use to be in contact with each other). The raising of the mood ("anti-depresses") when taking Nortriptyline is conditioned by raising the level of neurotransmitters in brain tissue. |
 | Abilify (ARIPIPRAZOLE) is an antipsychotic sometimes prescribed to alleviate psychotic features such as paranoia and hallucinations sometimes associated with extreme mood swings in those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication. |
 | Ashwagandha works as an adaptogen, promoting the body's ability to maintain homeostasis and resist stress. It prevents or minimizes imbalances that may lead to disease, whether from poor diet, lack of sleep, mental or physical strain, or chemical toxins in the environment. It is especially beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, general debility, etc. It has also shown impressive results when used as stimulants for the immune system. Ashwagandha is a unique herb with anti-stress adaptogenic action that leads to better physical fitness and helps cope with life's daily stress. |
 | Cymbalta (DULOXETINE) is an antidepressant recently approved by the FDA that has also been approved to treat peripheral neuropathy. People who suffer from depression will often experience pain; people with depression are more sensitive to pain, and treating depression improves one’s threshold for pain. Cymbalta not only treats the emotional effects of depression, but the physical pain of depression as well.
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 | Endep (AMITRIPTYLINE) is a tricyclic antidepressant sometimes prescribed for the treatment of depression associated with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication. |
 | Zyprexa (OLANZAPINE) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Zyprexa may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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 | Tofranil (IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) belongs to the class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). These medications are used for the treatment of depression. Imipramine helps improve symptoms of depression by increasing the amount of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin that are available in certain parts of the brain. |
 | Seroquel (QUETIAPINE) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. |
 | Sinequan (DOXEPIN) is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Doxepin affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. |
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