This is a list of the top depression medications or top antidepressants by brand name listing by the number of prescriptions. It lists the leading depressions meds for 2007.
1. Lexapro (Depression, Anxiety)
27,023,000 prescriptions
2. Effexor XR (Depression, Anxiety)
17,200,000 prescriptions
3. Cymbalta (Depression)
12,551,000 prescriptions
4. Wellbutrin XL (Depression)
6,370,000 prescriptions
5. Budeprion XL (Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder)
4,808,000 prescriptions
6. Budeprion SR (Antidepressant)
3,484,000 prescriptions
7. Paxil CR (Antidepressant)
2,491,000 prescriptions
8. Zoloft (Depression, Anxiety)
1,615,000 prescriptions
Focusing in on Lexapro since the most prescriptions were filled for it, Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram is the pure S-enantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram. Lexapro is available as tablets or as an oral solution. To read more on Lexapro and its advantages/disadvantages: http://www.realmentalhealth.com/medications/lexapro.asp
3 comments:
It wouldve been interesting if you gave lil sentences about them, posibly about side effects? I feel like side effects for medications dont end when the commercials say them out loud.
All of the things we studied from class seemed to have so many horrible side effects. SSRI, replacing the levels of serotonin seemed to b e the safest thing we researched. It seemed the least hazardous
Thats crazy how St.John's wort works. ITs a stimulant just as weed but is leagal
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