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Common prescription medications written for those diagnosed with clinical depression include Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Tricyclic Antidepressants. These drugs are helpful in stabilizing mood by increasing the presence of the "feel good" neurotransmitters for longer periods of time in the brain.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are many different anti-depressant medications. These SSRIs (Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors) work to increase the levels of seratonin in the brain. Common ones are Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, Celexa.
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∙ 13y agoYou will need to be prescribed by a psychiatrist, but some medications include Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Celexa which are the commonly known SSRI's.
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∙ 10y agoSome common anti-depression medications are Prozac, Zoloft, Seroquel XR, Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa, Cymbalta, and Abilify. These are just a few of the many anti-depressants usually prescribed.
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What medications offer depression help?
There are in fact some medications that offer depression help. They are rather popular and are referred to antidepressants.
What medications are contradindications for massage?
Medications are not necessarily contraindications onto themselves, but are indicators that a person may have some type of pathology that is a contraindication. One of the most common medications that are contraindicated are blood thinning medications and anti-inflammatory drugs.
How does one treat seasonal depression?
Although each treatment may vary from person to person, some of the most common treatments for seasonal depression include light therapy, medications and psychotherapy.
Can acid reflux medications cause dementia?
No, some of them can cause light depression.
Can you smoke when im on anti depression?
No it is always advisable not to smoke and drink when you are on anti depression tablets they may react with the tablet and may cause you some trouble.
What are the risks of anti-anxiety medications for children?
Some risks of anti-anxiety medications for children include dependency, mood swings, and developmental problems. These medications can alter brain chemistry which is constantly changing in growing children.
Is there any treatment for someone suffering from a depression?
There are many treatments. Some treatments are diet based. There are many medications that treat depression. There is also a light treatment. Often the light treatment and the medications are combined.
What are some possible causes of chronic depression?
There are several possible causes of chronic depression. Some of these causes include traumatic events, certain medications and substances, age (older individuals are more likely to suffer from depression), and genetics (depression can run in a family).
What are some reasons anti-HIV medications cannot be taken for a lifetime?
The reason why we can not take medications is because eventually we will be immune to the effect of the medications. Medications can establish immunity. There has to be either a new medication or you have to get off it for it to work.
Are there new treatments for depression besides medications?
Treatments can vary depending on your depression. Finding some relaxing time, breathing techniques and time to talk to those who will listen can greatly help with depression.
What are anti depressants supposed to help a person with?
Anti depressants are supposed to help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, feeling of sadness and loss of interest. The Anti-depressant are used to restore some of the chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression.
What are some reasons that anti-HIV medications cannot be taken for a lifetime?
cuz you'll die.
