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A List of Antidepressants for your Unique Needs
With the help of your doctor, choosing from a list of antidepressants can be a difficult experience.
You have different side effects, mechanisms of action, and health risks. It can get confusing, really fast!
If you're already depressed, worrying about these things is the last thing you want to do.
Hopefully this list of antidepressants will give you a better idea of what antidepressant is best for you.
Weight gain from antidepressants,
fatigue,
impotence,
and other side effects are the are main factors on whether you will stick to your depression treatment.
The trade and generic names for antidepressants are listed for your convenience. We compare antidepressants to give you an easier time picking the
best medication
for you!
Legend for Antidepressant Side Effect Profiles
Very Strong Association: ++++
Strong Association: +++
Moderate Association: ++
Weak Association: +
Weak Negative Association: -
Stong Negative Association: --
Types of Antidepressants
| Anti-Depressant |
Class |
Indications |
Effective |
Tired |
Weight Gain |
Sexual Sides |
Comments |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD, Bulimia |
++ |
+ |
++ |
+++ |
Low sex drive and delayed orgasm |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, OCD, Bulimia |
++ |
- |
++ |
+++ |
Low sex drive and delayed orgasm |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, Social Phobia OCD, Bulimia |
++ |
+ |
+++ |
+++ |
Low sex drive and delayed orgasm |
| Citalopram (Celexa) |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, OCD |
++ |
+ |
+ |
++ |
Low sex drive and delayed orgasm |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, OCD |
++ |
+ |
+ |
++ |
Low sex drive and delayed orgasm |
| Fluvoxamine (Luvox) |
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, OCD |
++ |
+ |
++ |
++ |
Low sex drive and delayed orgasm |
List of Antidepressants
| Anti-Depressant |
Class |
Indications |
Effective |
Tired |
Weight Gain |
Sexual Sides |
Comments |
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) |
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, Histamine Antagonist (Tricyclic) |
Depression, Neuropathic Pain, Migraines |
+++ |
+++ |
+++ |
++ |
Toxic in Overdose |
| Imipramine (Tofranil) |
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, Histamine Antagonist (Tricyclic) |
Depression, Childhood Enuresis |
+++ |
+++ |
+++ |
++ |
Toxic in Overdose |
| Clomipramine (Anafranil) |
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (Tricyclic) |
Depression, OCD |
+++ |
+++ |
+++ |
++ |
Toxic in Overdose |
| Doxepin (Sinequan) |
Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, Histamine Antagonist (Tricyclic) |
Depression, Anxiety, Neurosis |
++ |
+++ |
+++ |
+ |
Toxic in Overdose |
| Nortriptyline (Pamelor) |
Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (Tricyclic) |
Depression, Panic, Generalized Anxiety, Neuropathic Pain |
++ |
+++ |
+++ |
+ |
Toxic in Overdose |
| Desipramine (Norpramin) |
Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (Tricyclic) |
Depression |
++ |
++ |
++ |
+ |
Toxic in Overdose |
List of Antidepressants
| Anti-Depressant |
Class |
Indications |
Effective |
Tired |
Weight Gain |
Sexual Sides |
Comments |
| Venlafaxine (Effexor) |
Serotonin and Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, OCD |
++ |
+ |
++ |
+++ |
Low Sex Drive and Delayed Orgasm |
| Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) |
Serotonin and Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) |
Depression, Panic, GAD, OCD |
++ |
+ |
++ |
+++ |
Low Sex Drive and Delayed Orgasm |
|
Serotonin and Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) |
Depression, Neuropathic Pain, GAD, CFS, Fibromyalgia |
++ |
+ |
++ |
+++ |
Low Sex Drive and Delayed Orgasm |
| Bupropion (Wellbutrin) |
Nor-epinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor |
Depression, Smoking Cessation, ADD/ADHD |
++ |
- |
- |
- |
Increased or Neutral Sex Drive |
| Mirtazapine (Remeron) |
Serotonin and Nor-epinephrine Releaser and Serotonin Receptor Blocker |
Depression, GAD |
+++ |
++++ |
+++ |
- |
Improved Sleep, Stimulates Appetite |
| Trazodone (Desyrel) |
Serotonin Receptor Blocker |
Depression, Insomnia |
+ |
++++ |
- |
-- |
Increased Sex Drive, Improved Sleep |
List of Antidepressants
| Anti-Depressant |
Class |
Indications |
Effective |
Tired |
Weight Gain |
Sexual Sides |
Comments |
| Pramipexole (Mirapex) |
Dopamine Agonist |
Depression, Parkinson's, Restless Leg Syndrome |
++ |
++ |
- |
-- |
Increased Sex Drive, Gambling |
| Tramadol (Ultram) |
Serotonin and Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor, u-Opioid Receptor Agonist |
Depression, Pain Killer |
+++ |
- |
- |
+ |
Mild Delayed Orgasm, May Cause Dependence |
| Reboxetine (Edronax) |
Nor-epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor |
Depression, ADD/ADHD |
++ |
- |
- |
- |
None |
| Selegiline (Emsam) |
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOi) |
Depression, Parkinson's |
+++ |
- |
- |
-- |
Food and Drug Restrictions |
| Tranylcypromine (Parnate) |
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOi) |
Depression, Panic, Social Anxiety |
++++ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
Food and Drug Restrictions |
| Phenelzine (Nardil) |
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOi) |
Depression, Panic, Social Anxiety |
++++ |
++ |
+++ |
++ |
Food and Drug Restrictions |
When you know the list of antidepressants and their
side effects
up front, it makes the decision of which treatment to follow much easier. You know what to expect, and can suit your treatment to your needs.
I wish you luck with your depression, and hope you find what you're looking for.
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