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Help please! what drugs are used to treat major depression and how do they work?
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Different types: There are different categories of antidepressants based on the chemicals they affect in the brain. Ssri's work on serotonin - zoloft, prozac, paxil, lexapro, celexa. Snri's like effexor, Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and Cymbalta work on both serotonin and norepinephrine. Wellbutrin works on Dopamine levels. See this link for a complete list http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/antidepressants/hq01069.
Answered 4/10/2018
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Most common: There are many antidepressants. SSRI's are the most common and they allow the brain to absorb more serotonin to help with depressive symptoms.
Answered 5/5/2017
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