Antidepressants are medications used to treat major depressive disorder, some anxiety disorders, some chronic pain conditions, and to help manage some addictions.
Find blow are the list of Antidepressants In South Africa
PRA Health Sciences – Johannesburg
Address: 17 Muswell Rd S, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 011 317 3699
South African Depression & Anxiety Group (S A D A G)
Address: Sandton, 2196
Phone: 080 012 1314
Cipla South Africa
Address: Mispel Street, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 080 222 6662
Lifeline Johannesburg
Address: 2 The Avenue & Henrietta Street, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 011 728 1331
MediRite Brackenfell
Address: Fairbridge Mall, Old Paarl Rd, Brackenfell, 7560
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 021 982 2650
What is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant?
Zoloft is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant; nearly 17% of those survey in the 2017 antidepressant use study reported that they had taken this medication. 1 Paxil (paroxetine): You might be more likely to have sexual side effects if you choose Paxil over other antidepressants.
What are the top 10 antidepressants?
Zoloft and Lexapro came in first for a combination of effectiveness and fewer side effects, followed by Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine), Cymbalta, and Luvox among others. “We were surprised because we found a difference among antidepressants,” said Dr.
What are the names of all the antidepressants?
SSRIs include:
sertraline (Zoloft)
fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
citalopram (Celexa)
escitalopram (Lexapro)
paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle)
fluvoxamine (Luvox)
What are the strongest antidepressants?
The most effective antidepressants for adults revealed in major review
escitalopram.
paroxetine.
sertraline.
agomelatine.
mirtazapine.
What antidepressant is best for anxiety?
The antidepressants most widely prescribed for anxiety are SSRIs such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, and Celexa. SSRIs have been used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Which is the newest antidepressant?
On March 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first truly new medication for major depression in decades. The drug is a nasal spray called esketamine, derived from ketamine—an anesthetic that has made waves for its surprising antidepressant effect.
Which antidepressants make you gain weight?
The antidepressants most likely to cause weight gain include amitriptyline (Brand name: Elavil), mirtazapine (Remeron), paroxetine (Paxil, Brisdelle, Pexeva), escitalopram (Lexapro), sertraline (Zoloft), duloxetine (Cymbalta), and citalopram (Celexa).
What is the best antidepressant for weight loss?
“We found that bupropion is the only antidepressant that tends to be linked to weight loss over 2 years,” study leader David Arterburn, MD, Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, said in a Group Health Research Institute news release.
How do I know if I need an antidepressant?
Your doctor might suggest that you try antidepressants if: You have tried counseling and lifestyle changes, and they haven’t worked. Your symptoms are bad enough that they interfere with your daily life.