AH111

You might also like

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 11

Antidepressants

and Its Effects on


Human Brain
What is Antidepressants?
Type of medicine used to treat
clinical depression.
SSRIs
Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitor
TOP 5
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Celexa (Citalopram)
Celexa is a prescription
medicine used to treat the
symptoms of depression.
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Escitalopram is mainly used to treat Major Depressive
Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Fluoxetine is used
to treat Bulimia,
Premenstrual
Dysphoric Disorder
and Panic Disorder.
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Paroxetine is used to treat Panic attacks, Obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD), Anxiety disorders, and
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Zoloft is commonly prescribed for the
treatment of different anxiety disorders.
Negative Side Effects

Vomiting Diarrhea

Headeache

You might also like