What is depression

Monday, August 24th, 2009

This subject is clearly serious and big, so in this article we are going to speak about some things which should be necessary for you. If you diagnose yourself a «depression» you will not fall into it and you will know what to do.
The word «depression» means dispirited mood. If more exactly – it [...]

Types of Antidepressants

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

What types of antidepressants exist?
Antidepressants are conditionally divided into groups in accordance with the chemical agents which they affect (pharmacodynamic principle). There are several different types of antidepressants, including:

1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Citalopram (brand name Celexa)
Escitalopram (brand name Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (brand name Prozac)
Paroxetine (brand name Paxil, Pexeva)
Sertraline (brand name Zoloft)

Side Effects of SSRI’s [...]