Medications Flashcards
SSRI Treats Depressive Disorders (Fluoxetine)
Prozac
SSRI Treats Depressive Disorders (Citalopram)
Celexa
SSRI Treats Depressive Disorders (Sertraline)
Zoloft
SSRI Treats Depressive Disorders (Escitalopram)
Lexapro
SSRI Treats Depressive Disorders (Paroxetine)
Paxil
SSRI Treats Depressive Disorders (Fluvoxamine)
Luvox
NDRI Treats Depressive Disorders and can be used as a smoking cessation aid (Bupropion)
Wellbutrin
How long do SSRIs take before their effect can be felt
2-4 weeks
Theses are prescribed less often than SSRI’s and NDRI’s. They may be prescribed for treatment resistant depression.
MAOI’s and Tricyclic Antidepressants
Treats Anxiety Disorders (Diazepam)
Valium
Treats Anxiety Disorders (Alprazolam)
Xanax
Treats Anxiety Disorders (Lorazepam)
Ativan
Treats Anxiety Disorders (Clonazepam)
Klonopin
Treats Mood Disorders
Lithium
Treats Mood Disorders (Divalproex Sodium)
Depakote