Antidepressants
What distinguishes the main types of antidepressants?
Antidepressants are a broad therapeutic group rather than one interchangeable type of medicine. Established classes include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tetracyclic antidepressants, and tricyclic antidepressants. The active ingredient, release profile, dosage form, other health considerations, and prescriber's treatment goals all matter when selecting an option. A medicine from one class should not be assumed to be a direct substitute for one from another.
Which antidepressant approaches are used in Canada?
SSRIs and SNRIs are widely used modern antidepressant approaches, while tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants are long-established classes that may be considered in different clinical circumstances. In Canada, duloxetine, paroxetine, mirtazapine, and doxepin are prescription medicines. Duloxetine delayed-release capsules, paroxetine controlled-release tablets, and mirtazapine tablets have Canadian prescription and product information reflected in the available records. For the Sinequan brand and its listed strengths, Canadian authorization and current marketed status should be checked by brand, DIN, and strength; this does not change the doxepin prescription classification.
Which antidepressants do we list, and how do their formats compare?
We list four medicines spanning four established antidepressant classes. The comparison below is intended to help you identify the active ingredient, oral form, strengths, and starting price shown for each option; it is not a recommendation to switch between medicines. Depending on the selected strength, package quantities across this range run from 30 to 360 tablets.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine | Delayed-release capsules | 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg | C$99.40 |
| Paxil CR | Paroxetine | Extended-release tablet | 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg | C$105.00 |
| Remeron | Mirtazapine | Tablet | 7.5 mg, 15 mg, 30 mg | C$105.00 |
| Sinequan | Doxepin | Capsules | 10 mg, 25 mg, 75 mg | C$120.40 |
How do shipping and storage considerations affect an order?
For Canadian destinations, we offer Express shipping with tracking, estimated at 4-7 days, and Standard shipping without tracking, estimated at 14-21 days. Express shipping costs C$41.99 and Standard shipping costs C$20.99. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. The listed products are generally stored at controlled room temperature or 25°C, with permitted excursions of 15°C to 30°C; their containers should be kept tightly closed, with moisture protection and, for some products, light protection. We pack orders securely for routine postal delivery. Please collect the package promptly and follow each product's labelled storage instructions after arrival.
What should you check before choosing an antidepressant online?
Confirm that the product name, active ingredient, strength, and release type match your prescription exactly, especially where immediate- and extended- or delayed-release forms differ. Review the product page for the package options and your prescriber's directions before adding an item to your cart. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Bitcoin, and USDT. If you need help with an order or delivery address, contact us before dispatch.