medications approved by the fda for treatment of unipolar … · 2019. 4. 25. · inhibitor (sari)...

Brand Name May interact with

reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

Citalopram, Escitalopram,

Vilazodone HCI

Celexa®, Lexapro®, Luvox®, Paxil®,

Vibryd®

Nausea, Insomnia,

Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRI)

Bupropion Wellbutrin®mouth, Headache, Seizures are

risk factors such as previous

disorders, or abrupt stopping of

Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI)

TrazodoneNefazodone

Desyrel® Nausea, Dizziness, Sleepiness,

gain, Nefazodone can rarely cause serious liver damage.

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Venlafaxine

LevomilnacipranCymbalta®Fetzima®

Anxiety, Nausea, Dizziness,

Withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly

Noradnergic and Mirtazapine Remeron®Weight gain, Dizziness,

Serotonin Modulators Brintellix®

Tricyclic (TCA), Tetracyclic

Clomipramine, Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Nortriptyline, Trimipramine, Imipramine, Protriptyline, Amoxapine, Maprotiline

Anafranil®, Elavil®, Norpramin®, Pamelor®,

Asendin®, Ludiomil®

Sleepiness, Nervousness, Dizziness, Dry mouth,

Low blood pressure, Sexual

levels in blood get too high

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)

Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Isocarboxazid, Selegeline

Nardil®, Parnate®, Marplan®, Emsam®

Dizziness, Dry mouth, Urinary

blood pressure, Weight gain, Can cause

dangerously high blood pressure if taken with the wrong food

prescribed and over-the-counterincluding pain or cold

tyramine, such as some cheeses,

choices with your doctor.

Medications Approved by the FDA for Treatment of Unipolar Depression

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