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type of information was available by clicking on the link at the National Consumer's League
- you can see it here!
Comparative Effectiveness of Second-Generation Antidepressants in the Pharmacologic Treatment
of Adult Depression
Consumer Summary Guide published 15 Aug 2007
Introduction
1. What does this guide cover?
This guide can help you work
with your doctor or nurse to choose medicines for depression. It covers:
- Common medicines for adults with depression.
- Side effects.
- Price.
This guide is based on a government-funded
review of research about the medicines often used to treat adults with depression.
What is not covered in this guide?
This guide does not cover:
2. Fast Facts
Fast Facts on Antidepressants
- The
antidepressants in this guide work for treating depression. Most people can find one that makes them feel better.
- 6 out of 10 people will feel
better with the first antidepressant they try. The rest of the people will need to try other antidepressants before they find the one that is right for them.
- Most people taking antidepressants have at least one side effect.
- The most common side effects
are
constipation
daytime sleepiness
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
headache
nausea
sexual problems
shakiness
trouble sleeping
weight gain
  According to WebMd's Drug Directory:
Citalopram (oral)
Pronunciation:
sih TAL oh pram
Celexa
What's
the most important information I should know about citalopram?
Don't stop taking citalopram w/out first talking to your doctor. It may
take several weeks for you to start feeling better.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Citalopram may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness & dizziness while
taking citalopram or affect your condition.
What
is citalopram?
Citalopram is in a class of drugs called selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Citalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced & cause depression.
Citalopram is used to treat depression.
Citalopram may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss w/my healthcare provider before taking citalopram?
You can't take citalopram if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks.
A dangerous drug interaction can occur if citalopram is combined w/any of
these medications.
Before taking
citalopram, tell your doctor if you
- have
liver disease
- have
kidney disease
- suffer
from seizures
- suffer
from mania or have suicidal thoughts
You may not be able to take citalopram, or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Citalopram shouldn't be taken during treatment w/escitalopram (Lexapro). Also,
if you have had an allergic reaction to escitalopram (Lexapro), you may also have an allergic reaction to citalopram.
Don't take citalopram w/out first talking to your doctor if you have had an
allergic reaction to either medication in the past.
Citalopram is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it's not known whether citalopram will be harmful
to an unborn baby. Don't take citalopram without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant
during treatment.
Citalopram passes into breast
milk & may affect a nursing infant. Don't take citalopram w/out first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
How
should I take citalopram?
Take citalopram exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you don't understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the citalopram solution w/a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not
w/a regular table spoon. If you don't have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Citalopram
may be taken w/or without food.
Citalopram
is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Take the dose at the same time each day. Don't
stop taking citalopram w/out first talking to your doctor. It may take several weeks for you to start feeling better.
Store citalopram at room temperature away from moisture & heat.
What
happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it's almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not
take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What
happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a citalopram overdose include nausea,
vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating & a fast heartbeat.
What should I avoid while taking citalopram?
Use caution when driving, operating
machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Citalopram may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these
activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness & dizziness while taking citalopram
or affect your condition.
What
are the possible side effects of citalopram.
If you experience any of the
following serious side effects, stop taking citalopram & call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- an
irregular heartbeat or pulse;
- low
blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
- high
blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
- chills
or fever.
If you experience any of the following less serious
side effects, continue taking citalopram & talk to your doctor:
- headache,
tremor, nervousness, or anxiety
- nausea,
diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight
- sleepiness
or insomnia
- decreased
sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm
Side effects other than
those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect citalopram?
You can't take citalopram if
you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine
(Parnate) during the last 2 weeks.
A dangerous drug interaction can occur when citalopram is combined w/any of these medications.
Before taking citalopram, tell your doctor if you
are taking any of the following medicines:
- another
antidepressant such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox),
sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine
(Paxil), trazodone (Desyrel),
or nefazodone (Serzone);
- a
tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline
(Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil),
doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline
(Pamelor) & others
- a
seizure medication including carbamazepine
(Tegretol) or felbamate (Felbatol);
- a
stomach medicine such as cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac,
Zantac 75), or omeprazole (Prilosec);
- an
antibiotic such as erythromycin (Eryc-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin, P.C.E., others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
- an
antifungal medication such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
- a
migraine medication such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan
(Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), or zolmitriptan (Zomig);
- the
asthma medication zafirlukast (Accolate); or
- lithium
(Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs).
You may not be able to take citalopram, or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact
with citalopram. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including
herbal products.
Where
can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about
citalopram written for health professionals that you may read.
What
does my medication look like?
Citalopram is available with a prescription under
the brand name Celexa. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have
about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
- Celexa
20 mg--pink, oval, scored tablets
- Celexa
40 mg-white, oval, scored tablets
- Celexa
Oral Solution 10 mg per tsp (5 mL)-peppermint-flavored solution
Venlafaxine (oral)
Pronunciation:
ven la FAK seen
Effexor, Effexor XR
What is the most important information I should know about venlafaxine?
Don't take venlafaxine if you are currently taking or have taken a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14
days.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Venlafaxine may cause dizziness
or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness, dizziness & confusion.
Don't stop taking venlafaxine without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before
stopping the medication completely. Stopping the medication suddenly may cause unpleasant side effects to occur.
What is venlafaxine?
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant medication. It affects
chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety.
Venlafaxine is used to relieve symptoms of depression,
generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia).
Venlafaxine may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide.
What
should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking venlafaxine?
Do not take venlafaxine if you are currently taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
have:
- Liver
disease;
- Kidney
disease;
- Heart
disease or high blood pressure;
- Seizures
or epilepsy;
- A
history of mania or bipolar disorder;
- Increased
pressure in the eye(s) or narrow-angle glaucoma;
- Bleeding
or blood clotting problems; or
- Increased
level of cholesterol in the blood.
You may not be able to take venlafaxine,
or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Venlafaxine is in the FDA pregnancy category
C. This means that it's not known whether venlafaxine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Don't take this medication w/out
first talking to your doctor if you're pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Venlafaxine passes into breast milk & may affect
a nursing baby. Don't take venlafaxine w/out first talking to your doctor if you're breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take venlafaxine?
Take venlafaxine exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain the instructions to you.
Take each dose w/a full glass of water.
Take venlafaxine w/food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Venlafaxine should be taken at the same time every day.
Each Effexor XR capsule should be swallowed whole w/
fluid & not divided, crushed, chewed, or placed in water.
If swallowing of the Effexor XR capsules is difficult,
a capsule may be carefully opened & the entire contents sprinkled onto a spoonful of applesauce. This drug/food mixture
should be swallowed immediately without chewing & followed w/a glass of water.
It's important to take venlafaxine regularly to get
the most benefit.
Don't stop taking venlafaxine w/out first talking to
your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping the medication completely. Stopping the medication
suddenly may cause unpleasant side effects to occur.
Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other
medical evaluations during treatment w/venlafaxine to monitor progress & side effects.
Store venlafaxine at room temperature away from moisture & heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose & take only the next one as directed. Don't take a double
dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a venlafaxine overdose may include dizziness,
drowsiness, numbness, nausea, irregular heartbeats, seizures, & unconsciousness.
What should I avoid while taking venlafaxine?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Venlafaxine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Avoid the use of alcohol. Alcohol may increase drowsiness, dizziness & confusion
while taking venlafaxine.
What are the possible side effects of venlafaxine?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking venlafaxine
& contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
- seizures
- an
irregular heartbeat or severely high blood pressure (blurred vision, headache)
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely
to occur. Continue to take venlafaxine & talk to your doctor if you experience:
- nausea,
vomiting, upset stomach, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite or weight
- dry
mouth
- drowsiness
or dizziness
- mild
tremor, anxiety, or agitation
- insomnia
- abnormal
dreams
- sexual
problems such as impotence, abnormal ejaculation, difficulty reaching orgasm, or decreased libido
- sweating
- yawning
- increase
in blood cholesterol levels (detected by blood tests)
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect venlafaxine?
Don't take venlafaxine if you are currently taking or have taken a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as:
in the last 14 days.
Venlafaxine may increase the effects of other drugs
that cause drowsiness, including other antidepressants, anxiety medicines, antipsychotics, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives
(used to treat insomnia), pain relievers & muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking
& don't take any other medicine w/out first talking to your doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact
w/venlafaxine. Talk to your doctor & pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including
herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist has additional information about venlafaxine
written for health professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Venlafaxine is available w/a prescription under the brand names Effexor
& Effexor XR. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about
this medication, especially if it's new to you.
- Effexor
25 mg--peach-colored, shield-shaped, scored tablets
- Effexor
37.5 mg--peach-colored, shield-shaped, scored tablets
- Effexor
50 mg--peach-colored, shield-shaped, scored tablets
- Effexor
75 mg--peach-colored, shield-shaped, scored tablets
- Effexor
100 mg--peach-colored, shield-shaped, scored tablets
- Effexor
XR 37.5 mg-grey/peach capsules
- Effexor
XR 75 mg-peach capsules
- Effexor
XR 150 mg-dark orange capsules
Fluvoxamine
Pronunciation:
flew VOCK
sah meen
Luvox
What is the most important information I should know about fluvoxamine?
Do
not stop taking fluvoxamine without first talking to your doctor. It may take 4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better
and you may experience unpleasant side effects if you stop taking fluvoxamine suddenly.
What is fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is in a class of drugs called selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause obsessive-compulsive
symptoms.
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorders
involving recurring thoughts or actions.
Fluvoxamine may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide.
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