new SSRI drugs and there structure and M.O.A?
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The newest SSRI is Cymbalta or (generic Duloxetine) and it is actually a SNRI (serotonic/ norepinephrine retuptake inhibitor)\n\nMechanism of action: Duloxetine is a potent inhibitor of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and a weak inhibitor of dopamine reuptake. Duloxetine has no significant activity for muscarinic cholinergic, H1-histaminergic, or alpha2-adrenergic receptors. Duloxetine does not possess MAO-inhibitory activity.\n\nThere are other SSRI like Citalopram, escitolapram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxemine, setraline.
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It means the drug is new or different from other drugs.  many drugs are in classes (barbiturates, benzodiazapines, opiates, etc), and one would see a novel drug as being a completely new drug--lacking structural similarities with any yet-characterized class of drugs, and likely exerting its mechanism of action in a different way than known drugs.
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I've read that Paxil is more dangerous than Zoloft, but all anti-depressants can mess you up even more than you already are. I was thinking of getting a prescription for one until I read several articles & books on the subject and decided against it. I'm doing just fine now! :)
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It would help to understand how the medication works on your brain, which will give you some resolve in why it's not good to miss doses. \n\nLexapro is part of the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) group of antidepressants, the most selective for cases of major depression.  The drug works by keeping the neurotransmitter Serotonin, in your brain longer, instead of naturally returning to it's storage bins in your brain for later use, thus lessoning your depression.\n\nSerotonin is believed to play an important role in the regulation of body temperature, mood, sleep, emesis (vomiting), sexuality and appetite. Low levels of Serotonin have been associated with several disorders, notably depression, migraine, bipolar disorder and anxiety.\n\nRegulating your Serotonin is a complex process that occurs in your brain via SSRI's.  Naturally, you'll start to feel better over time, as the Serotonin stays in your brain longer and your brain will become acustomed to this, building a dependancy.  When stoping an antidepressant, your Dr. will create a discontinuation schedule and may counter the withdrawal effects with other drugs.\n\nSince your brain has become acustomed to the medication, stoping abruptly will cause problems.  Some of these problems are \n\nSSRI discontinutation Syndrome.\nhttp://bipolar.about.com/cs/antidep/a/0207_ssridisc1.htm\n\nBrain Shivers;\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_shiver\n\nand essentially, feeling even more depressed then you were prior to taking the medication.\n\nMost antidepressants develop some sort of dependancy.\n\nThere is currently no generic for Lexapro and there won't be one until the patent expires.\n\nMed compliance is a huge issue for patients suffering with psychiatric disorders.  You should always follow your Dr's advice and inform them of any changes in medication you have made voluntarily so that they can keep you out of harms way.\n\ngood luck
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Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) is a psychotropic drug for oral administration. It is also marketed for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem , fluoxetine hydrochloride). It is designated (±)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[(a,a,a-trifluoro-p- tolyl)oxy]propylamine hydrochloride and has the empirical formula of C17H18F3NO·HCl. Its molecular weight is 345.79.
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I have never taken these--but I work in the mental health field and one of my clients takes Loratab.  He takes 10's like you.  They come in a variety of color depending on the manufacturing.  Different drugstores use different companies.
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Yes I sure was on that junk and just got off about a week ago. I will tell you it is induced terror. Thehttp://health.yahoo.com/drug/d04220a1/;_ylt=AoAqlTzfxG2W40AtTosAkoRo3LMF are are many side effects and that link is for them and the instructions. I felt awful all tight and sick gained weight, threw up, found it hard to breathe and felt very scared and tight. Then before that depresson and thoughts of suicide are very high. It was not nice Risperdal is better! Happy to be off it good luck to you my friend!
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You could also try\nwww.rxlist.com\nthey shurely describe the mode of action\n\nFor chemical structures try\nwww.wikipedia.org\nthey should cover a lot of the substances, I guess.
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It is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor.(SSRI) Paroxetine is the generic name for Paxil.\nAmitriptyline,Amoxapine,Clomipramine,Desipramine,Doxepin,Imipramine,Nortriptyline,Protriptyline,Trimipramine, are all Tricyclics.
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I took it for a while and had no problem with it.  Cymbalta is the newest SSRI.  It works on serotonin and norepinephrine while Paxil only works on serotonin.  I have been taking Cymbalta for a year and have no trouble with it.
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Excercise helps bring the up the seratonin levels and often helps. Find an excercise you like, then you're not only enjoying yourself, but you're more likely to stick with it. (basketball, running, swimming, dancing, whatever gets you going.)\nWhat seems a more succesful suppliment is sam-e, it is more expensive than most suppliments, and you should tell your physician or psycologist that you are trying it (clinical studies show little or no side effect, no harm in trying.) \nSt Johns wort helps as much as SSRIs in studies- in mild to moderate depression, but it seems useless for major depression. It also has some anti-anxiety effect. It may have less side effects than SSRIs, but it certainly has some, an increase in blood pressure and such, and is dangerous in conjuntion with MOA inhibitors, you probably would know if you are taking any of those (your physician or psycologist would have gone over a whole list of foods that MOAIs interact dangerously with.)\nIf your depression is seasonal, then light therapy can help (heat lamps for plants put out the same spectrum of light as does the expensive lamps sold for this purpose.) Again talk to your physician or psycologist.
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Whoa!  Hey Buddy take a minute and think of the future and all of the good things that WILL HAPPEN!  Be positive and the GF's will come Flocking to you!  You can also get all the antidepressants you need Without the embarassing Dr. visits shipped overnight via Fedex from the good old US of A! From DrugStoreAmerica . Org .  Don't let the world get you down!  FIGHT BACK my Man!
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cyclghst is an idiot! That does not answer the question.\n\nStrattera contains the active ingredient atomoxetine hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called a selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor. It is a non-stimulant medicine.  The reason it is classified as a non-stimulant is that it does not increase activity of the sympathetic nervous system.\n\nAtomoxetine works in the brain, where it increases the levels of a natural chemical called norepinephrine. norepinephrine is involved in passing messages between brain cells.
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The name of the active ingredient is olanzapine, but I believe the medication is too new to have a generic available.
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Look here:  http://www.analytictech.com/mb021/organic_vs_mechanistic_structure.htm
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Paxil \nThe official Paxil site from SmithKline Beecham. Discussion of OCD, PTSD, GAD, and social anxiety disorder.\n\nhttp://www.paxil.com/ \nPaxil Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Paroxetine ... \nSide Effect and Drug Interaction Monograpahs include frequent, infrequent, rare, rarely, CNS, skin, body as a whole, gastrointestinal, general, blood, ...\n\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/parox_ad.htm \nPaxil Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Paroxetine ... \nAn orally administered antidepressant with a chemical structure unrelated to other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or to tricyclic, tetracyclic or ...\n\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/parox.htm \nParoxetine (Paxil) \nCanadian monograph, from Internet Mental Health, includes pharmacology, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, dosage and research.\n\nhttp://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-p02.html \npaxilprogress : Paxil and Paxil Withdrawal Information \npaxil progress is your source of information and support from real people who know Paxil and Paxil Withdrawal, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PMS, ...\n\nhttp://www.paxilprogress.org/
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You should ask your doc. Mixing herbs and ssri's can be very dangerous. I would be careful of the advice you receive here.