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Celexa (Citalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression. Celexa affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Celexa like the antidepressant medications Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft, is thought to work by boosting serotonin levels in the brain. Celexa is not addictive, but abrupt discontinuation may cause withdrawal.
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Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) is a prescription antidepressant used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and panic disorder. Effexor XR affects chemicals in the brain (serotonin and norepinephrine) that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, or anxiety. Because Effexor XR works on these 2 chemicals, it is known as an SNRI, or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
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Elavil (Amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative effects. Elavil is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as 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. Elavil is also sometimes used to treat certain types of pain (chronic pain). Elavil elevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in brain tissue.
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Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or bulimia. Fluoxetine may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Lexapro may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and generalized anxiety disorders (GAD). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). Paxil may also be used to treat a variety of other conditions as determined by your doctor including severe premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), sexual problems in men (premature ejaculation), nerve problems associated with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), chronic headaches, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Paxil CR is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, or a severe premenstrual syndrome known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain called neurotransmitters.
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Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression.
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Remeron is a tetracyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. Remeron may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Wellbutrin is an antidepressant used to treat depression. Wellbutrin may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Wellbutrin SR is an antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Wellbutrin SR works to help balance specific natural substances in the brain called neurotransmitters.
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Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Zoloft works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain known as neurotransmitters. Zoloft works on the neurotransmitter serotonin.
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