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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsAntidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you - Mayo Clinic

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   Antidepressants are a popular treatment choice for depression. Although antidepressants may not cure depression, they can reduce symptoms. The first antidepressant you try may work fine. But if it doesn't relieve your symptoms or it causes side effects that bother you, you may need to try another.

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     Consider a medication that requires only a once-a-day dose,...

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     Treatment. Medications and psychotherapy are effective for...

2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsDepression (major depressive disorder) - Diagnosis and ...

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Treatment. Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. However, many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - Mayo Clinic

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   • How Ssris Work
   • Ssris Approved to Treat Depression
   • Possible Side Effects and Cautions
   • Safety Issues
   • Suicide Risk and Antidepressants
   • Stopping Treatment with Ssris
   • Finding The Right Antidepressant

   SSRIstreat depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between brain nerve cells (neurons). SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin into neurons. This makes more serotonin available to improve transmission of messages between neurons. SSRI...

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   The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these SSRIsto treat depression: 1. Citalopram (Celexa) 2. Escitalopram (Lexapro) 3. Fluoxetine (Prozac) 4. Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) 5. Sertraline (Zoloft)

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   All SSRIsare thought to work in a similar way and generally can cause similar side effects, though some people may not experience any. Many side effects may go away after the first few weeks of treatment, while others may lead you and your doctor to try a different drug. If you can't tolerate one SSRI, you may be able to tolerate a different one, a...

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   SSRIs are generally safe for most people. However, in some circumstances they can cause problems. For example, high doses of citalopram may cause dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, so doses over 40 milligrams (mg) a day should be avoided according to the FDAand the manufacturer. They also recommend a maximum daily dose of 20 mg of citalopram for peo...

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   Most antidepressants are generally safe, but the FDArequires that all antidepressants carry black box warnings, the strictest warnings for prescriptions. In some cases, children, teenagers and young adults under 25 may have an increase in suicidal thoughts or behavior when taking antidepressants, especially in the first few weeks after starting or ...

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   SSRIsaren't addictive. However, stopping antidepressant treatment abruptly or missing several doses can cause withdrawal-like symptoms. This is sometimes called discontinuation syndrome. Work with your doctor to gradually and safely decrease your dose. Withdrawal-like symptoms can include: 1. General feeling of uneasiness 2. Nausea 3. Dizziness 4. ...

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   People may react differently to the same antidepressant. For example, a particular drug may work better — or not as well — for you than for another person. Or you may have more, or fewer, side effects from taking a specific antidepressant than someone else does. Inherited traits play a role in how antidepressants affect you. If you have a close rel...

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5. www.webmd.com › treating-depression-medicationChoosing Depression Medications (Antidepressants) - WebMD

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   Mar 13, 2023 · Antidepressants are medications used to treat depression. There are a variety of medications that can be used to treat depression. These antidepressants all work to take away or reduce the...

6. www.apa.org › depression-guideline › adultsDepression Treatments for Adults

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   • Behavioral Therapy. Behavioral therapy focuses on the relationship between behavior and mood to target current problems and symptoms and focus on changing patterns of behavior that lead to difficulties in functioning.
   • Cognitive Therapy. Cognitive therapy entails modifying pessimistic evaluations and unhelpful thinking patterns with the goal of disrupting these and reducing their interference with daily life.
   • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive-behavioral therapy targets current problems and symptoms and focuses on recognizing the relationship between behaviors, thoughts, and feelings and changing patterns that reduce pleasure and interfere with a person’s ability to function at his/her best.
   • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Interpersonal psychotherapy focuses on improving problematic relationships and circumstances that are most closely linked to the current depressive episode.

7. psychcentral.com › depression › depression-treatmentDepression Treatment: Therapy, Medication, and More | Psych ...

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   Mar 1, 2021 · Therapy, medications, brain stimulation, and self-help strategies are just some of the many approaches to depression treatment. There’s a wide variety of treatment options available for...

8. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsAntidepressants: What They Are, Uses, Side Effects & Types

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   Antidepressants are the most effective medication for treating depression symptoms. But just like with many other medications, antidepressants may help some people more than others. Studies show that the benefit of the antidepressant generally depends on the severity of the depression — the more severe the depression, the greater the benefit ...