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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a condition characterized by a long-lasting depressed mood or marked loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia) in all or nearly all activities. Children and adolescents with MDD may be irritable instead of sad. Th...
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Depression, also known as depressive disorders or unipolar depression, is a mental illness characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that once were pleasurable. Disturbance in slee...
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
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Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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A dibenzoxazepine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of
chemicals in the brain.
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Atypical antipsychotic agent.
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Amoxapine is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amoxapine affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Bupropion is an antidepressant medication.
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Bupropion is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, bupropion is used to as an aid in smoking cessation treatment.
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Antidepressant and smoking deterrent; aminoketone derivative.
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Citalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Citalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and
cause depression.
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Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug that is sold in the United States under brand name Celexa. Purpose Citalopram is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Clomipramine is an antidepressant drug used primarily to alleviate obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder . Clomipramine is also used in the treatment of depressive disorders and in a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); pharmacologic profile resembles that of other TCAs, SSRIs, and trazodone.
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Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced.
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Duloxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression.
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Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine affects chemicals in the brain that
may become unbalanced.
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Desipramine hydrochloride is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of imipramine.
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Desipramine is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, desipramine has uses in a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions.
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Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression
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Dibenzoxepin-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Doxepin is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Sinequan and is also available under its generic name.
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Doxepin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Doxepin affects chemicals
in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Antidepressant; a selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
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Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that
may become unbalanced and cause depression.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and S -enantiomer of citalopram.
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Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.
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Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and
cause obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Luvox.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.
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Imipramine is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Imipramine affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and
cause depression or anxiety.
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Maprotiline is an oral antidepressant. It is a member of the tetracyclic antidepressant family of compounds.
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Maprotiline is an antidepressant. Maprotiline affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression.
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Dibenzo-bicyclo-octadiene-derivative tetracyclic antidepressant; pharmacologically similar to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
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Tetracyclic antidepressant; a piperazinoazepine-derivative.
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Mirtazapine is most commonly used to treat depression. Mirtazapine is available in the United States under the trade names of Remeron and Remeron SolTab.
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Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels
of certain chemicals in the brain.
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Norpramin is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. Norpramin overdose occurs when you accidentally or intentionally take too much of this medicine.
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Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of amitriptyline.
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Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor, and is also available under its generic name.
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Nortriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Nortriptyline affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Tranylcypromine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the
levels of certain chemicals in the brain.
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Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
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Phenelzine is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. In the United States, phenelzine is sold under the brand name Nardil.
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Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and
cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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Mirtazapine is an antidepressant. Mirtazapine affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression.
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Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and
cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Tranylcypromine is classified as a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is used to treat serious depression.
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Trazodone is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Desyrel and is also available under its generic name.
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Antidepressant; serotonin modulator.
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Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR. Purpose Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder .
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A selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI); antidepressant and anxiolytic agent.
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