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Vilazodone. Vilazodone, sold under the brand name Viibryd among others, is a medication used to treat major depressive disorder. [1] It is classified as a serotonin modulator [1] and is taken by mouth. [1] Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and trouble sleeping. [1]
Antidepressants may be modestly helpful for treating people who have both depression and alcohol dependence, however, the evidence supporting this association is of low quality. [68] Bupropion is used to help people stop smoking. Antidepressants are also used to control some symptoms of narcolepsy. [69]
Lunesta (eszopiclone) – a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic. Luvox (fluvoxamine) – an antidepressant of the SSRI class. Loxitane (loxapine) – an antipsychotic used in the treatment of mood disorders and schizophrenia. Lyrica (pregabalin) – treats nerve and muscle pain, including fibromyalgia. It can also treat seizures.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors include: Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil) Escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex) Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) Fluvoxamine (Luvox, Faverin) Paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat) Sertraline (Zoloft, Lustral)
Vortioxetine (1- [2- (2,4-dimethylphenylsulfanyl)phenyl]piperazine) is a bis-aryl-sulfanyl amine as well as piperazine derivative. [38] The acid dissociation constant (pKa) values for vortioxetine hydrobromide were determined to be 9.1 (± 0.1) and 3.0 (± 0.2) according to an Australian Public Assessment Report. [52]
Vilazodone (Viibryd) and vortioxetine (Trintellix) are SRIs that also act as modulators of serotonin receptors and are described as serotonin modulators and stimulators (SMS). [199] Vilazodone is a 5-HT 1A receptor partial agonist while vortioxetine is a 5-HT 1A receptor agonist and 5-HT 3 and 5-HT 7 receptor antagonist. [199]
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress.. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication.
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, also called antidepressant withdrawal syndrome, is a condition that can occur following the interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant medication following its continuous use of at least a month. [5] The symptoms may include flu-like symptoms, trouble sleeping, nausea, poor balance ...