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Anti Depression Medication There are many anti depression medications available today for the different types of depressions and different symptoms. There are name brand. Generic, and alternative antidepressants and medications for depression. In order to get the right medication the patient needs to have their doctor diagnose the type of depression and what type of symptoms they are suffering. Some medications that work for some , will not work for others because everyone’s body is different. The patient may have to try several anti depressants before they get the one that works for them without negative side effects. Do not get discouraged. Depression can be controlled, you just have to receive the medication that works for you and your symptoms. Some people who suffer from depression can not take anti depressants because of other illnesses so the doctor will suggest therapy and possibly hypnotherapy, which works well too. Alternative medications will work too and possibly with less side effects. If you prefer alternative medications, talk to your doctor about them and what is available. Some of the name brand anti depressants are Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac,Wellbutrin, Serzone, Doxepin, Remeron, Parnate, Pertofrane, Sinequan, Surmontin, and many more. Some of the generic anti depressants available for depression are: Adapin, Doxepin, Anafranil, Asendin, Aventyl, Desyrel, Trazodone, Effexor, Elavil, Ludiomil, Luvox, Marplan, Nardil, Norpramin, Pamelor, and more. The alternative Medications for depression are: Clarocet, Valerian Root, Passion Flower, St. John’s Wort, Hyperforin, and Kava Kava. These different medications take care of different symptoms so it may be necessary to take more than one if you are suffering from several symptoms. Some of the symptoms for depression, are bouts of sadness (most of the time), restlessness, worthlessness, weight loss or gain (5 pounds or more within a two week period), appetite disorder( loss of appetite or eating more than usual), sleep disorder (trouble sleeping or sleeping too much), guilty feelings, low self esteem, trouble concentrating or making decisions, and thoughts of suicide or death. If you suffer from any one or more of these symptoms it is time to seek the help of a professional. Your doctor can help you but you have to make the first move. They can run a few tests and discuss your feelings and symptoms with you and diagnose the proper treatment for you. There are forums on the internet which are made up of a group of people who are suffering depression. They support each other and share their feelings and experiences. Talk therapy is a very good way to help you through your depression and help you get back to where you need to be. If left untreated, depression can and has caused a lot of problems among families and friends and also can become dangerous in extreme cases. All Text Copyright © Safety2005.org |
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