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Top meds for: teenage depression?
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Consider two: Because studies on the effects of antidepressants in teens are limited, doctors rely mainly on adult research when prescribing medications. The food and drug administration (fda) has approved two medications for teen depression — fluoxetine (prozac) and escitalopram (lexapro).
Answered 1/13/2013
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Individual choices: Medications for teenage depression are based on a comprehensive evaluation of an individual. Depending on your history, family history, other medical illnesses, other medications or substances being used, your doctor will select the best medicines for your situation. People respond individually to medications, and they can't be selected effectively without knowing you first.
Answered 12/10/2013
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