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Antidepressants and Drug Treatment Guidelines

Major Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment Guidelines

Major classes of antidepressants include:

Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These have become the standard antidepressants. They target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive disorders unresponsive to previous drugs, including preme...

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Expert & Community Posts

Heath Ledger, Depression, and the Media

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

As a medical writer, I'm considered part of the "media," a designation of which I'm sometimes... Read more »

When I get depressed I cry

By Hollybgroovin , Health Expert

We all know it too well, the depression that comes with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It's so frustrating... Read more »

Teaching an Old Drug New Tricks

By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

There is some new data concerning an old drug. Mecamylamine is an old medication originally... Read more »

Cognitive Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Part II

By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...Very recent research has shown that one of the SSRI drugs for depression (fluoxetine) can... Read more »

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Health Guide

Parkinson's Disease: Highlights

Drug ApprovalIn 2006, the FDA approved rasagiline (Azilect) for treatment of Parkinsons disease (PD). Rasagilineis used either alone or in combination with levodopa. It is taken once a day... Read more »

Depression Treatment

Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available. Increasingly, professionals are viewing major depression as a chronic illness (the condition nearly always returns... Read more »

Premenstrual Syndrome: Highlights

Paroxetine (Paxil) Drug WarningsPremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is severe depression and anxiety associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD is often treated with... Read more »

Depression Diet, Exercise

St. John's Wort and Other Herbal RemediesSt. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum ) is an herbal remedy that may help some patients with mild-to-moderate depression. It does not appear... Read more »

What Causes Depression?

CausesThe causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.Genetic FactorsBecause depression runs in families, and has a... Read more »

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Medications

Phentermine Oral Drug Interactions

...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: drugs for depression (e.g., TCAs... Read more »

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