 ANTIDEPRESSANTS
What are antidepressants?
Antidepressants are medicines used to help people who have depression.
Most people with depression get better with treatment that includes these medicines.
How do antidepressants work?
Most antidepressants are believed to work by slowing the removal of certain chemicals from the brain. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters.
Neurotransmitters are needed for normal brain function.
Antidepressants help people with depression by making these natural chemicals more available to the brain.
How long will I have to take an antidepressant?
Antidepressants are typically taken for at least 4 to 6 months.
In some cases, patients and their doctors may decide that antidepressants are needed for a longer time.
What are the different kinds of antidepressants?
Antidepressants are put into groups based on which chemicals in the brain they affect.
There are many different kinds of antidepressants, including:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
(1)citalopram (brand name: Celexa)
(2)escitalopram (brand name: Lexapro)
(3)fluoxetine (brand name: Prozac)
(4)paroxetine (brand names: Paxil, Pexeva)
(5)sertraline (brand name: Zoloft)
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