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What is the best/safest anti-depressant to quickly restore a level mood, and prevent a swing?
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Depends: If you have a major depressive disorder you probably would be given a ssri type of antidepressant of which there are several such as zoloft, (sertraline) Prozac and others. If you have a bipolar condition, you probably would be given a mood stabilizer such as depakote, lithium and others. You might have the type of depression that would benefit by psychotherapy alone or in combination with medication.
Answered 6/30/2014
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