Antidepressants

Mechanism of action for antidepressants?

-Raise mood by boosting neurotransmitters: serotonin (SSRIs), norepinephrine (SSNI), or dopamine

Citalopram

Celexa

SSRI antidepressant

Escitalopram

Lexapro

SSRI antidepressant

Fluoxetine

Prozac

SSRI antidepressant

Paroxetine

Paxil

SSRI antidepressant

Sertraline

Zoloft

SSRI antidepressant

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

SSNI antidepressant

Venlafaxine

Effexor

SSNI antidepressant

Desvenlafaxine

Pristiq

SSNI antidepressant

Amitriptyline

Elavil

Tricyclic antidepressant

Doxepin

Sinequan

Tricyclic antidepressant

Bupropion

Wellbutrin, Zyban

For addiction cessation

Mirtazapine

Remeron

antidepressant

Trazodone

Desyrel

antidepressant

What are some indications for an antidepressant?

-Major depressive disorder

-Generalized anxiety disorder

What are some antidepressant side effects?

-Sleep disturbances

-Suicidal ideation

-Serotonin syndrome

Interactions with antidepressants?

-Other serotonin boosting drugs increase risk of serotonin syndrome