Tag Archives: depression treatment
Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants for depression treatment
Posted on 16. Jun, 2008 by admin.
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Generic Name
Brand Name
amitriptyline
Elavil
desipramine
Norpramin, Pertofrane
doxepin
Sinequan
imipramine
Tofranil
nortriptyline
Aventyl, Pamelor
protriptyline
Vivactil
trimipramine maleate
Surmontil
Heterocyclic antidepressants
Generic Name
Brand Name
amoxapine
Asendin
maprotiline
How It Works
These medications balance certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that cause depression when out of balance. When these brain chemicals are in proper balance, the symptoms of depression may be relieved.
Why It Is Used
This type of medicines is used to help relieve [...]
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Antidepressants: Summary of affordable alternatives
Posted on 07. Jun, 2008 by admin.
Costs for commonly-prescribed antidepressants vary from $32 to more than $200 per month. This report shows how you can save $100 a month ($1,200 a year) or more if you have to take an antidepressant.
Antidepressants can improve the symptoms of depression, but they can also have serious side effects. You may not need one. A [...]