Integrative Health Consultant and Educator
Integrative Health Consultant and Educator

Symptoms and Antidepressant Selection

It is unfortunate that these drugs are called antidepressants. They can be used very effectively for many other symptoms and disorders. The list below gives some of the treatment options for the newest antidepressants.


SSRI’s – Effexor XR(at 37.5-75mg), Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro
Non-melancholic depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, premature ejaculation, social anxiety disorder, PMDD, irritability


Wellbutrin SR
Depression with low interest, mental energy, motivation and pleasure; smokers, weight gain, low libido, delayed orgasm


Remeron
Mixed depression, insomnia, underweight


Effexor XR (at 150-225mg)
Melancholic depression, excessive worry and
anxiety (GAD), irritability, chronic pain, ADHD