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Antidepressants

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  1. Elavil
    • amitriptyline
    • TCA
  2. TCA
    • tricyclic antidepressant
    • lead to increased central levels of norepinephrine, which leads to mood elevation
  3. SSRI
    • selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
    • block the reuptake of serotonin, resulting in increased levels of serotonin in the synapse
    • can be used for migraines as well
  4. Wellbutrin
    bupropion HCl
  5. Celexa
    • citalopram HBr
    • SSRI
  6. Cymbalta
    • duloxetine HCl
    • SNRI
  7. Lexapro
    • escitalopram
    • SSRI
  8. Prozac
    • fluoxetine
    • SSRI
  9. Paxil
    • paroxetine
    • SSRI
  10. Zoloft
    • sertraline
    • SSRI
  11. Desyrel
    • trazadone
    • SSRI
  12. Effexor
    • venlafaxine
    • SSRI
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Card Set
Antidepressants
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