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Can you please discuss names of the medications they put teens on for depression?
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Medications : Teens can be started on the same antidepressants that adults take for though the dosage may be lower. Names of anitdepressants include lexapro, zoloft, celexa, prozac, Effexor (venlafaxine) and wellbutrin. It is important that teens be monitored closely on these medications as there can be an increased risk of suicide for some individuals.
Answered 6/25/2014
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