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This is a complete list of clinically approved prescription antidepressants throughout the world, as well as clinically approved prescription drugs used to augment antidepressants or mood stabilizers, by pharmacological and/or structural classification. Chemical/generic names are listed first, with brand names in parentheses.
[4] [5] While duloxetine has demonstrated improvement in depression-related symptoms compared to placebo, comparisons of duloxetine to other antidepressant medications have been less successful. A 2012 Cochrane Review did not find greater efficacy of duloxetine compared to SSRIs and newer antidepressants.
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) – a pro-drug stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and binge eating disorder; Vyvanse is converted into Dexedrine in vivo; Viibryd – an antidepressant of the serotonin modulator and stimulators class; Vivactil (protriptyline) an antidepressant also used in the treatment of nerve pain
SSRI is short for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a type of antidepressant medication. Other antidepressants include monoamine oxidase inhibitors , serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake ...
Currently, Duloxetine, an SNRI, is the only FDA-approved medication for pediatric GAD, despite the fact that SSRIs are typically first-line treatment. [ 96 ] [ 97 ] It is suggested that these medications be combined with psychotherapy to maximize effectiveness.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. SSRIs increase the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by limiting its reabsorption (reuptake) into the ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall for more than 7,100 bottles of Duloxetine — a generic antidepressant for Cymbalta — due to a cancerous chemical.. A voluntary ...
Common SNRIs include Cymbalta (duloxetine), Effexor XR (venlafaxine) and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine). ... many people prescribed antidepressants try several medications before finding the one that ...