Depression Medication

Medication for Depression "Explains many issues related to the treatment of depression with medication. It is intended to help you understand how and why drugs can be used as part of the treatment of depression. It is important for you to be well informed about medications for depression, if you are taking any of these medications, but this is not a 'do-it-yourself' manual."

Psychology Information Online

All About Depression Medication "There are several types of antidepressant medications used to treat depressive disorders. These include newer medications--chiefly the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)--the tricyclics, and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). The SSRIs--and other newer medications that affect neurotransmitters such as dopamine or norepinephrine--generally have fewer side effects than tricyclics. Sometimes your doctor will try a variety of antidepressants before finding the medication or combination of medications most effective for you. Sometimes the dosage must be increased to be effective. Antidepressant medications must be taken regularly for as many as 8 weeks before the full therapeutic effect occurs."

Prentiss Price, Ph.D.

Depression Medication "THE MAIN difference between types of depression medication, (marketing and cost aside), is in the limitation of side effects. A huge amount of research continues into how drugs affect depression sufferers, and each finding reveals a new twist. What is obvious is that despite each new development in depression medication, depression is still on the increase. By considering the side effects of medication, the wide range of conditions these drugs are used to treat, and the "hit and miss" success of depression drugs, what is clear is that prescribing medications for depression is far from an exact science. In fact, most drug companies will freely admit they don't really know how these drugs work in treating depression."

Uncommon Knowledge Ltd.

Popular Depression Medications "The depression medications (which includes antidepressant drugs) here are listed alphabetically by generic name, with brand names in parentheses. Generic and branded depression related medications may differ in the amount of drug they contain, the absorption of the drug into the body, and the distribution of the drug throughout the body."

MedicineNet, Inc.

Overview of Depression Medications "Most depressed people need antidepressant medications to treat their depression. However, less than 10% of people with depression are treated adequately with medication. Antidepressants can improve or completely relieve the symptoms of depression. Several medication options are available to treat depression, depending on your age and tolerance of the medications."

HealthyPlace

Treatment and Medication for Depression "Studies indicate that between 24 and 30 percent of people with ADD also suffer from depression. The problem with this co-morbid condition is that depression and the treatment of depression can interfere with the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder. Diagnosis can be difficult since the ADHD medications commonly used in ADHD treatment sometimes cause side effects that mimic depressive symptoms. These medications can also increase symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder."

Attention Deficit Disorder Help Center