The Best Medicines For Treating Depression

Depression affects everyone at some point in their life. The National Institute of Mental Health can only estimate how many people are suffering from depression. According to their estimates, more than 26% of the population struggle with depression each year. That is one in four people around the world. Most of the time this mental health problem goes unreported, because of the cost of treatment for this disorder.

When a person gets depressed, they can feel as though there is no hope or that they just cannot function normally. The symptoms of depression show up in different ways. These symptoms can be as simple as not being able to concentrate or not remembering everyday things, as well as not being able to make decisions. These are early signs of depression and when these become prolonged, or last for a long time, can manifest themselves into other more serious symptoms of depression.

All of these symptoms can develop into thoughts of suicide or even, in some cases, attempted suicide. A person struggling with depression can even develop physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive problems, cramps and aches or pains where they normally would not have them.

No matter what the symptoms are or how severe the depression becomes, this mental health condition can be treated. Doctors and therapists have found many effective ways to treat all types of depression. Some doctors prefer to treat severe or mildly severe depression with medications, but this must be done in combination with other treatments.

The most common types of antidepressants are Paxil, Effexor, Lexapro and Zyban. Depending on the type of medication prescribed for the depression, one thing to understand is that these drugs are not a permanent cure for depression. Learning about each type of antidepressant and how they work will allow you to better understand how depression is treated.

Effexor

Effexor is an antidepressant prescribed to people who have mild to severe depression. It is in the class of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SSNRI. This antidepressant effects the brain’s chemicals that can cause depression. It is often prescribed for people with severe anxiety and those that are prone to panic attacks, as well as severe depression.

This drug does come with some side effects. Effexor has been shown to cause a small percentage of users, under the age of 24, to exhibit suicidal thoughts when they are first placed on this antidepressant. A person prescribed this medication must be checked by a physician regularly when they first start taking this drug.

Other side effects of this antidepressant are dizziness, constipation, loss of appetite, insomnia, nausea, sexual side effects, weakness in the muscles, sweating and a dry mouth. However, less than 10% of the people prescribed this medication show any of these symptoms. A lot of the patients that exhibit some of these side effects had them subside once the body became used to the Effexor. No matter what, see a doctor before taking this medication and stay in close contact with a doctor or therapist when using this antidepressant.

Paxil

Paxil is another common antidepressant prescribed to people struggling with long-term depression. This medication is commonly prescribed to people fighting post-traumatic distress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and anxiety disorders, as well as depression.

According to researchers, Paxil does not have any major side effects and very few people prescribed this antidepressant are subjected to these side effects. Most people who do exhibit some of the side effects will eventually overcome tthem once the body has gotten used to the medication.

However, those side effects can include ejaculation problems, nausea, insomnia, headaches, constipation, sleepiness, weakness in the muscles, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, dry mouth, tremors, diarrhea and a decrease in one’s sex drive.

Again, most of these side effects subside after taking Paxil for a while or they can be treated by other medications, especially the sexual side effects. The researchers have determined that none of the side effects from taking Paxil are life threatening in any way.

Lexapro

Lexapro has been an antidepressant that many doctors use to treat anxiety in adults, as well as severe depression. This drug has also been shown to be an effective treatment for children over the age of 12 who are also struggling with depression. Like the other antidepressants, Lexapro does come with side effects, but most people prescribed this medication do not exhibit any of the issues and the others that do show some of the side effects, adjust to them over time.

The common side effects of people taking Lexapro include anxiety, extreme tiredness, dry mouth, insomnia, fatigue, sweating, ejaculation problems, dizziness, headaches, constipation, orgasm problems, diarrhea and a decrease in a person sex drive. Again, most of these side effects subside once a person has taken Lexapro for a while.

Zyban

Zyban is another common antidepressant prescribed to patients suffering from depression, but has also been shown to be an effective treatment for smokers. This medication is becoming an effective treatment for people wanting to quit smoking, as well as assisting people struggling with depression. Like the other antidepressants, Zyban can treat adults with different forms of depression, but does have its side effects.

A small percentage of people prescribed Zyban have complained about changes in their appetite, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, stomach pain or cramps, sleeplessness, vomiting, stuffy nose and have become more nervous while taking this medication. A majority of the people taking Zyban have not exhibited any side effects of the drug and the others that have complained about the side effects, have found that most of these problems subside after a while.
 

Whatever antidepressant your doctor or therapist recommends, you must use it in combination with the right diet and exercise regiment that meets your circumstances. Many times people requiring this medication find it too expensive to keep up the required dosage. This cost can be overcome by finding a legitimate online pharmacy that sells the generic equivalent of these medications.

Reputable online pharmacies offer you a cost-effective alternative to the name-brand products. When searching for an online pharmacy, look at the guarantees each one provides, including money-back guarantees, as well as guaranteed shipping. More reputable online pharmacies offer discounts for bulk orders of these antidepressants and reorder discounts for return customers. Always verify that the online pharmacy only sells products manufactured by a legitimate pharmaceutical manufacturer, such as Cipla. These online pharmacies should also have a consultant available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for when you have any questions about their products, or have concerns about your order.

Using a reputable online pharmacy will save you a lot of money, which will allow you to treat your depression in a budget-friendly manner that won’t add stress to your finances.