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Some of Today's Most Used Antidepressants
Doctor's today have a lot of medications to choose from when selecting a medical
treatment plan for depression. A "medical" treatment plan usually means taking
one or more pills. There are also treatment plans that involve counseling, and
plans using herbs. The only way to pick the one that is best for any one person
is to do some homework. Doctors would like you to just trust them, but in
reality when it comes to mental health a lot of people think it is a good idea
to get opinions from a medical doctor and a psychologist or therapist as well
instead of just popping a pill and hoping it works. Many people benefit better
from pills, and others really need to talk to someone. Don't discount the
talking therapies.
| Brand Name |
Generic |
Description |
| Zoloft |
Sertraline |
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| Lexapro |
Escitalopram |
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| Paxil |
Paroxetine |
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| Prozac |
Fluoxetine |
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| Wellbutrin |
Bupropion |
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| Celexa |
Citalopram |
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| Effexor |
Venlafaxine |
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| Cymbalta |
Duloxetine |
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| Elavil |
Amitriptyline |
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| Remeron |
Mirtazapine |
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| Luvox |
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| Pamelor |
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| Desyrel |
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| Tofranil |
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| Nardil |
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| Sinequan |
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| Parnate |
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| Eskalith |
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| Norpramin |
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| Vivactil |
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| Ludiomil |
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| Surmontil |
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| Endep |
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| Budeprion SR |
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| Aventyl |
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| Asendin |
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| Marplan |
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| Lithane |
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| Lithonate |
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| Lithotabs |
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| Vanatrip |
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This page was last updated on
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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