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Tricyclics are more potent antidepressants compared to the newer SSRIs. The reason SSRIs tend to be prescribed more, however, is because tricyclics are less well tolerated due to their antimuscarinic effects, such as: dryness of mouth, constipation, dizziness, abnormal heart rhythm, blurred vision and urinary retention. Trycyclics cannot be given to people with with hypotension or heart problems. SSRIs generally have a longer half life (15-50 hrs vs. 12-32 hrs for trycyclics) and do not require as high a concentration in the blood as tricyclics for their therapeutic effect.
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How do antidepressants prescribed to treat premenstrual syndrome work?
The most effective of these include sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and paroxetine (Paxil).
Tricyclic antidepressants should not be given together with?
Tricyclic are a family of antidepressants that were given to people before the SSRI. Often psychiatrists prescribe a tricyclic and a newer anti-depressant usually a selective serotonin Inhibitor or a serotonin Norefenefphan selective inhibitor. Your doctor can usual decide what is safe
What type of drugs are used to relieve depression?
The vast majority of drugs used to treat depression are in the SSRI and SNRI antidepressant classes (with some TCAs - tricyclic antidepressants) prescribed, as well. Very few MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) are prescribed anymore. SSRIs are specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors (allowing your own body's serotonin to be utilized more efficiently), and include Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, and Prozac (with Prozac having been the first SSRI marketed - in 1987). SNRIs are serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristiq)
Do all antidepressants have anticholinergic properties?
Not all antidepressants have anticholinergic properties. While some classes, such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), are known for their significant anticholinergic effects, others, like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), generally have minimal to no anticholinergic activity. It's important to consider the specific medication and its side effect profile when evaluating potential anticholinergic effects. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized information regarding antidepressant options.
What are SSRIs?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are medicines that relieve symptoms of depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also known as SSRIs or serotonin boosters
Is Zoloft a tricyclic antidepressant?
No, Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI.
What medication do you take for depression?
There are four important classes of antidepressant medications. 1.) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - SSRI's such as Prozac or Fluoxetine, Paxil, or Celexa. 2.) Tricyclic Antidepressants - Amitryptaline or Imiprimine 3.) Serotonin and Norepinephine Reuptake Inhibitors - SNRI such as Cymbolta 4.) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors - MAOIs such as Nardil These antidepressants have their own group of side effects and it is important that individuals evaluate, with their physician or therapist, whether a particular class or antidepressants will work for them. SSRI's, for example, usually have very few side effects, while MAOIs tend to have the more troublesome side effects.
Is Prozac an opioid?
No. Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is in the class of antidepressants called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).
What treatment exists for patients with agoraphobia?
Treatment for agoraphobia usually consists of both medication and psychotherapy. Usually, patients can benefit from certain antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
What part of the brain does selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors target?
the Frontal Cortex
How do doctors treat binge eating disorder?
Treatment with antidepressants may be prescribed for BED patients. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (such as Prozac) are usually preferred because they offer fewer side effects.
Which medications are used for those with post-traumatic stress disorder?
Anxiety-reducing medications (benzodiazepines) and antidepressants, especially the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline HCl (Zoloft).
