Review of Depression Medications
Do you need help with coping with your depression? With the help of the online depression prescriptions available through KoolDoc, you can live a much happier and healthier life. Here is a look at some of the most common online depression prescription medications prescribed by our online doctors. Drug Name | Type of medication | Potential Side Effects | Anafranil
Adapin
Aventyl
Elavil
Norpramin
Pamelor
Pertofrane
Sinequan
Surmontil
Tofranil
Vivactil | These medicines are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) which work by increasing the available amount of serotonin and/or norepinephrine in the brain. | Dry mouth, blurred vision, increased fatigue and sleepiness, weight gain, muscle twitching (tremors), constipation, bladder problems such as urine retention, dizziness, daytime drowsiness, increased heart rate, sexual problems. | Parnate
Nardil
Marplan | Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) increase the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain | Must avoid certain foods and medications to avoid dangerous interactions* Serious side effects may include: headache, heart racing, chest pain, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately. | Celexa
Lexapro
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, work by increasing the amount of serotonin, a neurotransmitter found in the brain. | Sexual problems including low sex drive or inability to have an orgasm are common but reversible, dizziness, headaches, nausea right after a dose, insomnia, feeling jittery. | Wellbutrin | Wellbutrin may increase the amounts of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain. | Weight loss, decreased appetite, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, constipation, dry mouth, diarrhea, dizziness Wellbutrin is much less likely to cause the weight gain or sexual problems seen with other antidepressants. | Effexor
Remeron
Cymbalta | These drugs increase the levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. | Drowsiness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, strange dreams, constipation, fever/chills, headache, increased or decreased appetite, tremor, dry mouth, nausea. Remeron can be sedating. Cymbalta may increase sweating and blood pressure and also cause fatigue and reduced energy. | Desyrel (trazodone)
Ludiomil | These drugs block various neurotransmitter chemicals to some degree. | Desyrel may cause drowsiness, fatigue, tremor, headache, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting. Ludiomil may cause headache, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, sweating. | Source: WebMD Medical Reference in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic. There are a number of depression medications, also known as anti-depressants. These medications are used under a doctor’s supervision to treat depression and conditions that have depression as an element of the disease (i.e. bipolar disorder). With these drugs, which are available through online depression consultations with our KoolDocs, you can improve symptoms by increasing certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. It is believed that these brain chemicals can help improve mood and sense of calmness and well being. Types of depression medications you might receive through an online depression prescription include: -
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a newer form of antidepressant. These drugs work by altering the amount of a chemical in the brain called serotonin. -
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) which affect the levels of two brain neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and serotonin. -
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are an additional and newer form of depression medications. These drugs treat depression by increasing the brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine. -
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are another form of depression medications. Because of interactions with certain foods (like cheese and beverages like wine) and other drugs (both prescribed and over the counter) this classification of depression medications is not usually the first course but an alternative when other depression medications do not seem to have positive or noticeable effects. To find the best depression medications for your specific conditions, please contact one of our certified doctors by clicking on the “Request a Consult” button above. After completing our online depression consultation, you will be well on your way toward living a healthier life. Like this article? Add it to your favorite social bookmarks.
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