ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS (SSRI's)

Question 1

What is the generic name for Celexa?

Answer 1

Citalopram

Citalopram is used off-label for depression and alcohol use.

Question 2

What condition is Escitalopram (Lexapro) primarily used to treat?

Answer 2

Depression and generalized anxiety

Escitalopram is an effective treatment for both conditions.

Question 3

Fluoxetine is the generic name for which brand medication?

Answer 3

Prozac

Fluoxetine is used for depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.

Question 4

What is the primary indication for Fluvoxamine?

Answer 4

OCD

Fluvoxamine is specifically indicated for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 5

Which medication is known as Paxil?

Answer 5

Paroxetine

Paroxetine is used for depression, OCD, panic disorder, social phobia, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 6

What conditions does Sertraline (Zoloft) treat?

Answer 6

Depression, OCD, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Sertraline is effective for multiple mental health conditions.