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top 7 antidepressants


9 May 2007. : chpmnw
A vital part of treating mood and anxiety disorders is the use of antidepressants with a form of psychotherapy. This combination shows to have the more success in treating depression and anxiety disorders and also preventing a relapse in the future.
Choosing a form of psychotherapy is fairly easy because certain therapies are better to treat certain behaviors, but when it comes to choosing and sticking to an antidepressant, thats when a big problem can arise.

Millions of people continuously ask which the best antidepressant is, but the answer depends on who is taking the antidepressant; everyone will react differently to all of the antidepressants. I did some research on online pharmacists and found which are the top 7 antidepressants, here I will share them with you in their ranking order and also I will write a description of each.

1. Lexapro: is cleaner version of Celexa, a SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Lexapro seems to be effective in treating Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

2. Zoloft: Another SSRI and the best selling antidepressant in the United States. Zoloft has been shown to be effective in treating Depression, Extreme Shyness and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

3. Effexor: A SSNRI ( Selective Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) is a new class of anti-depressant medications very effective in treating Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety and Panic Attacks.

4. Wellbutrin: Its not an SSRI or SSNRI, Wellbutrin works by inhibiting dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. It is effective in treating Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Zyban - Brand name.

5. Paxil: one of the most used ones has been shown effective in treating Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

6. Prozac:Another SSRI, the first one to be born and possible the most famous one has been treating patients effectively with Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

7. Buspar: indicated for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Buspirone is especially effective in persons with generalized anxiety of a limited or moderate degree.