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DRUG FACTS
Increase Your Awareness With Basic Facts About Antidepressants
BY NIKKI AND ANNE HEART ♥ JULY 16, 2024
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The following highlights the facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Medication facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
- Antidepressants are prescription medicines to treat depression
- They can be prescribed for other type of conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, or insomnia
Different types of antidepressants:
Most of the newer antidepressants belong to one of the following groups:
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Atypical Antidepressants, which are newer antidepressants that don’t fit into the other groups
Older antidepressants, which may cause more serious side effects are:
- Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
- Tetracyclic
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Drugs used for the treatment of depression include the following:
SSRIs:
- Sertraline
- Fluvoxamine
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
SNRIs:
- Venlafaxine
- Desvenlafaxine
- Duloxetine
- Milnacipran
- Levomilnacipran
Atypical Antidepressants:
- Bupropion
- Mirtazapine
- Agomelatine
Serotonin Modulators:
- Nefazodone
- Trazodone
- Vilazodone
- Vortioxetine
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs):
- Amitriptyline
- Clomipramine
- Doxepin
- Imipramine
- Trimipramine
- Desipramine
- Nortriptyline
- Protriptyline
- Maprotiline
- Amoxapine
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Selegiline
- Moclobemide
- Tranylcypromine
- Isocarboxazid
- Phenelzine
Antidepressants may cause side effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
- diarrhea
- Agitation
- Sleepiness
- Sexual problems
Important Warning
Children, teenagers and young adults under 25 may think about hurting themselves or suicide when starting antidepressants.
Check individual warnings on the antidepressant you are being prescribed.
Some serious problems may occur. If you notice any changes, new symptoms or worsening symptoms, unusual changes in mood, acting differently, contact your provider immediately.
Always check for individual side effects and warnings on the any antidepressant you are being prescribed.
- Check for any interactions with any other medication (prescription or over the counter), vitamins, supplements, herbal products
- Keep pharmacy the same so you can be notified of any interactions
- Follow instructions carefully and make sure you are receiving accurate instructions on taking the medication
- Notify you provider of any side effects even those that are not listed
- Inform your provider if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding
- Limit alcohol and recreational drugs consumption
- Be aware of what is going on in your own body and mind
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Sources used:
- Medlineplus.gov, National Library of Medicine, Antidepressants, accessed June 24, 2024
- National Institute of Health, Nation Library of Medicine, Antidepressants, Sheffler ZM, Patel P, Abdijadid S. Antidepressants. [Updated 2023 May 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538182/, accessed June 24, 2024
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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