TREATMENT:
NEWER MEDICATIONS
There
are new antidepressants being discovered and developed regularly.
The most common of these, not specifically in the SSRI
class, include Effexor (venlafaxine), Serzone (nefazodone),
Remeron (mirtazapine), and Wellbutrin (bupropion).
Effexor
(venlafaxine) inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and
norepinephrine, another neurotransmitter
suspected as contributing to depression.
Serzone
(nefazodone) is a phenylpiperazine medication. It is given
twice a day and is helpful for people with anxiety as well.
Remeron
(mirtazapine) is a novel class of medication (tetracyclic)
designed specifically for the treatment of depression. A
common side effect of this medication is weight gain. This
side effect is unwanted in depressed folk with weight problems
but desired in people who have lost significant weight due
to their depression.
Wellbutrin
(bupropion) is an aminoketone medication. In addition to
its usefulness in depression, it has been found to be effective
in helping people quit smoking (Zyban is the same medication
as Wellbutrin).
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