Generic name: Elavil Brand names: Amitriptyline, Elavil, Tryptizol, Endep What is Elavil? Elavil is a popular medicine that is known as a tricyclic antidepressant. It diminishes clues of bulimia (an eating disorder), pathological weeping and laughing (associated with multiple sclerosis),…
Antidepressants
Antidepressants help to restore the balance of brain chemicals. When these elements are balanced, the depression recedes.
Already in the first three weeks after starting the medication the patient’s condition starts to improve. However, the result can be seen only in 6-8 weeks. If after three weeks of admission there has been no change, or if you have any questions about the drug, apply to your doctor.
There is a big deal of different antidepressants. If the first drug that you have begun to take, does not give any the result, another drug will definitely help. You may have to change several medications before you find the most effective for you.
If side effects bother you, tell your doctor. There are many ways to get rid of side effects.
At least half of patients undergoing depression experience recurrent episodes. Antidepressants will save you from repeated attacks for at least six months after recovery. If this is not the first episode of depression, your doctor may recommend taking antidepressants for a longer time.
Benefits of antidepressants:
- The absence of side effects
- If your health insurance does not cover the cost of treatment of depression or you do not have depression, you no longer have to bear additional costs
- You do not have to worry about the interaction of antidepressants with other drugs
Remeron
Generic name: Valdren Brand names: Norset, Valdren, Vastat, Remergil, Mirtawin, Remeron, Mirtazapine, Miralix, Miron, Mirap, Tazamel, Zismirt, Zistap What is Remeron? Remeron is a popular drug that has been labeled as a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is given to help…
Tofranil
Generic name: Aripiprazole, Imipramine Brand names: Imipramine, Tofranil-PM, Imiprin, Janimine, Antidep, Apo- Chrytemin, Daypress, Depsol, Depsonil, Ethipramine, Fronil, Imidol, Imiprex, Melipramine, Primonil, Pryleugan, Sermonil, Talpramin, Venefon What is Tofranil? Tofranil is a popular antidepressant medicine that is known as…
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Aygestin
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Cymbalta
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Aventyl
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