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Antidepressants
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Brand | Generic | Action | Uses |
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Lexapro | escitalopram | Inhibits CNS neuron uptake of serotonin but not of norepinephrine | depression, OCD |
Prozac | fluoxetine | inhibits CNS neuron uptake of serotonin but not of norepinephrine. | Major depression, OCD, Bulimia |
Zoloft | setraline HCI | Inhibits serotonin reuptake in CNS, thus increasing action of serotonin; does not affect dopamine, norepinephrine. | depression, OCD |
Paxil | paroxetine | Inhibits CNS neuron reuptake of serotonin but not of norepinephrine or DOPamine | depression, OCD |
Celexa | citalopram | Inhibits CNS neuron uptake of serotonin but not of norepinephrine; weak inhibitor of CYP450 enzyme system, making it more appealing than other products | depression, OCD |