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What to know about sertraline

What to know about sertraline

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lithium (Lithobid)

lithium (Lithobid)

What is lithium, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Lithium is used for the treatment of manic/depressive (bipolar) and depressive disorders. Lithium is a positively charged element or particle that is similar to sodium and potassium. It interferes at several places inside cells and on the cell surface with other positively charged atoms […]

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Lexapro withdrawal: Everything you need to know

Lexapro withdrawal: Everything you need to know

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venlafaxine, Effexor XR (Effexor has been discontinued in the US)

venlafaxine, Effexor XR (Effexor has been discontinued in the US)

What is venlafaxine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Venlafaxine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for treating depression. Other drugs in this class include milnacipran (Savella), duloxetine (Cymbalta), and desvenlafaxine (Pristiq). Venlafaxine affects neurotransmitters, the chemicals that nerves within the brain make and release in order to communicate […]

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doxepin (Sinequan and Adapin are discontinued brand in the US; Silenor)

doxepin (Sinequan and Adapin are discontinued brand in the US; Silenor)

What is doxepin? What is doxepin used for? Doxepin belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) that are used primarily to treat depression and anxiety. Other examples of TCAs include amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), desipramine (Norpramin), and several others. Depression is an all-pervasive sense of sadness and gloom. In some patients with […]

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desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla)

desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla)

What is desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Desvenlafaxine is an oral drug that is used for treating depression. It is in a class of antidepressant drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI); a class that also contains venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta). (Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of […]

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vortioxetine (Trintellix – formerly known as Brintellix)

vortioxetine (Trintellix – formerly known as Brintellix)

What is vortioxetine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Vortioxetine (Trintellix) is an antidepressant used for treating a certain type of depression known as major depressive disorder (MDD). Vortioxetine decreases the reuptake of serotonin just like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It also stimulates various serotonin receptors in the brain. The exact mechanism […]

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How to support a partner with depression

How to support a partner with depression

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Recognizing the hidden signs of depression

Recognizing the hidden signs of depression

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What to know about overdosing on antidepressants

What to know about overdosing on antidepressants

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