Anyone can develop depression. But, treatment is effective in about 80% of identified cases, when treatment is provided. Psychotherapy and medication are the two primary treatment approaches. Antidepressant medications can make psychotherapy more effective, for some people. Someone who is too depressed to talk, for instance, can't get much benefit from psychotherapy or counseling; but often, the right medication will improve symptoms so that the person can respond better.
Self-medication can be dangerous. Interpretation of both the signs and symptoms of depression, and identification of possible side effects, are jobs for the professional. The prescription and management of medication, in all cases, must be done by a responsible physician working closely with the patient, his/her psychologist, and sometimes the patient's family. This is the only way to ensure that the most effective use of medication is achieved with minimum risk of side effects or complications.
List of anti depressant medications
Trade Name-Generic Name
Adapin -doxepin
Anafranil- clomipramine
Asendin -amoxapine
Aventyl- nortriptyline
Desyrel- trazodone
Effexor- venlafaxine
Elavil -amitriptyline
Ludiomil- maprotiline
Luvox (SSRI) -fluvoxamine
Marplan (MAOI)- isocarboxazid
Nardil (MAOI)- phenelzine
Norpramin- desipramine
Pamelor- nortriptyline
Parnate (MAOI)- tranylcypromine
Paxil (SSRI)- paroxetine
Pertofrane- desipramine
Prozac (SSRI)- fluoxetine
Remeron- mirtazapine
Serzone- nefazodone
Sinequan- doxepin
Surmontin- trimipramine
Tofranil- imipramine
Vivactil- protriptyline
Wellbutrin -bupropion
Zoloft (SSRI) -sertraline
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