Clinical depression is a condition of grief, dreariness, or anguish that disturbs an individual’s societal performance and actions of daily life. Clinical depression is a medical diagnosis and hence needs to be treated with medication.
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are the traditionally used medications that are used to take care of depression. They function by affecting the level of neurotransmitters, norepinephrine, and serotonin in the brain. However, they are known to have many side effects and hence are not typically the best choice. Anafranil, Sinequan, Vivactil, and Norpramin are some of the drugs of this genre that are available. Dry mouth, increased heart rate, sexual problems, and blurred vision are some of the side effects that are manifested on its ingestion.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are antidepressants that have also been used for a long time. They show most effect in case of people who do not respond to other medications. Several products in the diet, such as cheese, wine, and some medicines, have an inhibiting effect on MAOIs. Hence, it is necessary for people on these medications to be strict about their diet. This is the reason for it not being used as the first choice of medication. Parnate, Nardil, and Marplan are some of the brand names of these antidepressants. Headache, nausea, a racing heart, and chest pain are some of the side effects of these antidepressants; these side effects require immediate medical aid.
The latest medications on the antidepressant front are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They show their effect through altering the level of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Luvox, Paxil, and Prozac are some of their popular brand names, which exhibit side effects such as low sex drive, insomnia, and/or fatigue.
Antidepressant medications are utilized in treating a state of depression. They typically function by elevating levels of specific brain chemicals termed as neurotransmitters. They are known to control the feelings of elevation and depression that are experienced by individuals.
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