Brain and mood
Atypical antidepressants
Used for
Depression; some for quitting smoking or sleep
How it works
Antidepressants that each work their own way on brain chemicals.
Watch for
Bupropion can lower the seizure threshold.
- Examples
- bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
- trazodone
- mirtazapine (Remeron)
More in brain and mood
- SSRIsDepression, anxiety
- SNRIsDepression, anxiety, nerve pain
- Tricyclic antidepressantsNerve pain, migraine prevention; older depression drugs
- BenzodiazepinesAnxiety, panic, seizures, alcohol withdrawal
- Sleep aids ("Z-drugs")Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
- BarbituratesSeizures; tension headaches (butalbital)
- AnticonvulsantsSeizures; some for nerve pain, migraine or mood
- Mood stabilizersBipolar disorder
- Atypical antipsychoticsSchizophrenia, bipolar disorder
- CNS stimulantsADHD, narcolepsy
A study and reference aid. Follow the product labeling and your pharmacist for anything about a patient's medicine.
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