Hi,

What are top depression medications today and which depression medication you are using?

Mike

Hi Mike,

Here are the most popular, top 3 medications:

1. Zoloft (Sertraline). In 2006 it was the most prescribed antidepressant on the US market. It is primarily used to treat clinical depression in adult patients as well as obsessive-compulsive disorders in both adults and children. Here you can find the comparasion of sertraline prices.
2. Prozac (Fluoxetine). It is mainly used to treat depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), and bulimia which is an eating disorder.
3. Cymbalta (Duloxetine). It is approved for depression, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, and fibromyalgia. It is not approved for use in patients under age 18.

There is also one medication that must be mentioned here: Zyban (Welbutrin) which is used as an antidepressant and well as to help people stop smoking.

Andy

Hi,

From the moment I discovered hypnosis I do not get medication for depression at all! I recommend it to everyone. You can loose nothing but your depression. There are not side effects, no swallowing pills... Believe me, there is not any reason to stay on your meds...

Xanax is one of those medicines which help in relieving anxiety and depression, but this medicine should only be used for small duration as this is habit forming drug and sometimes the withdrawal symptoms can be more depressing. The withdrawal from this medicine is a slow and gradual process rather than abrupt. Xanax works by slowing down the nervous system and hence relieves anxiety. The best way to get over anxiety and depression is to take a break from your regular schedule, go out, and take good sleep. This helps in clearing the mind and try consulting a specialist who can suggest you as how you can get over your problem.

Katich