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List of antidepressants

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:03 +0000

Antidepressants refer to the medications given to people suffering with depression. The depression is caused due to the decrease in neurotransmitters functioning in the brain. The neurotransmitters organize moods involved in processes such as sleeping pain and eating. Antidepressants are normally given as a treatment to cure disorders such as headache, bed-wetting and eating disorder. Almost all the antidepressant drugs are considered to be the best as well as effective, but it is noted that certain types of work are effective for certain kinds of depression. You can notice that an antidepressant drug calms certain depressed people and the people who get withdrawn with these medications can definitely benefit from these drugs as they exhibit a stimulating effect.
There are various types of antidepressants namely Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and Tricyclic antidepressants (tricyclics). Antidepressant drugs also cause certain side effects, but it varies form one person to another. The side effects depend on you as well as the medicine prescribed by your doctor. This is one of the reasons that doctors also consult with the patient regarding their side effects and also check their medical background and history before prescribing any of the antidepressants. The patients suffering from depression may notice interaction taking place when they take Dilantin and Coumadin. The antidepressants should be taken by checking with pharmacy regarding the drug interactions. Some of the antidepressants are Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Tranylcypromine and Phenelzine.
Adverse reactions can be noticed with the concurrent antidepressants such as nefazodone, SSRIs, trazodone, carbamazepine, buspirone, cyclobenzaprine, and many more. Many times potential fatal reactions occur with certain food products containing tyramine such as beer and cheese in association with the following antidepressants namely Tricylics, Doxepin, Desipramine, Imipramine, Lofepramine, Protriptyline, Clomipramine, Nortryptyline, Amitriptyline and Trimipramine. Tricyclics cause EKG and arrhythmias changes and if they are taken in overdose they are very lethal. Some of them Tricyclics are Tetracyclics, Amoxapine, Maprotiline and Mianserin.
Antidepressants namely Mirtazapine is used to trigger appetite as well as improve sleep as depression gets linked with sleeping disorders. Duloxetine is a new antidepressant. Bupropion is used for terminating smoking. Nefazodone is for liver functioning. Venlafaxine is used for treating general as well as social anxiety disorder. Trazodone is a sleeping agent. Tricyclics are the oldest type of drugs and effective, but exhibits side effects strongly. This should not be initial treatment level. MAOIs are effective for major depression and are useful in treating panic disorder. They should avoid foods such as wine, cheese and pickle. This increases the blood pressure levels leading to stroke. SSRI is given to treat nervousness, insomnia, decreased sweating, agitation, sexual dysfunction and elevated body temperature. There are new types of anti-depressants available and is believed to have few side effects. However, without proper consultation with your doctor, antidepressants should not be taken.

List of antidepressants

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:12:33 +0000