Anti-Depressants

Classes: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs or MAO Inhibitors), Tricyclics

Examples: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, etc.

Short-term Symptoms: you may not feel much as most anti-depressants take days or weeks to have an effect on mood.

Long-term Symptoms: changes in mood, sex drive, or sleep pattern.

Use Caution with: alcohol (many doctors will recommend you not use alcohol with anti-depressants or use in very low quantities), any illegal drug (will reduce effectiveness of most ant-depressants).

Please note: this information is not intended to provide medical advice or take the place of speaking with a health professional.  Always speak with your doctor about any questions regarding any prescription or over-the-counter medications.