Depression and Antidepressants Flashcards
Prozac
Fluoxetine (long half life, CYP450, jitters) am dosing
Zoloft
Sertraline (MINIMAL drug interactions, jitters) am doising
Paxil
Paroxetine (anti-cholinergic (dry mouth) and weight gain and sexual dysfunction, sedation)
Luvox
Fluvoxamine
Celexa
Citalopram (cardiac concern >40mg)
Lexapro
Escitalopram (less problematic than Citalopram)
Brintellix
Vortioxetine
Viibryd
Vilazodone
Clomipramine (causes seizures)
Anafranil (TCA and SSRI overlap)
TCA’s
Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Doxepin, Desipramine, Nortriptyline (More potent)
Effexor
Venlafaxine (GI and Sexual Dys. Adverse effects)
Pristiq
Desvenlafaxine (active metabolite of Effexor, significant renal elimination)
Cymbalta
Duloxetine (indicated for depression, neuropathy, pain) hepatotoxic with EtOH
Fetzima
Levomilnacipran
Trazodone
Oleptro (SR form)
Wellbutrin
Bupropion (Works on DA, use in substance abuse, minimal action at receptor, RISK of SEIZURE/tremor, MAY treat sexual dysfunction)
Remeron
Mirtazapine (decreased GI and sex. dys. effects and less sleep disturbance) increased drowsiness and appetite
Nardil
Phenelzine (MAOI)