Generic Equivalents » Depression http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your brand name medications Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:39:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 00:29:21 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/ Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors are used to treat depression.

Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine at the level of the synapse.  This class of antidepressant drugs are used to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), neuropathic pain, and other conditions.

SNRIs increase the levels of the mood related neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine.  In contrast, the more widely used SSRI antidepressants only increase serotonin levels.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) No Patent expires in 2013
Venlafaxine (Effexor,
Effexor XR)		 Yes


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SSRIs increase serotonin levels by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic cell.  This increases the serotonin available to bind to the postsynaptic serotonin receptor.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Citalopram (Celexa) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Escitalopram (Lexapro) No The Lexapro patent expires in 2012
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Serafem) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Yes
Paroxetine (Paxil) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Paroxetine Extended
Release (Paxil-CR )		 No
 The Paxil CR patent expires in 2015
Paroxetine Mesylate
(Pexeva)		 No The Pexeva patent expires in 2017
Sertraline (Zoloft) Yes


]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ssris-selecive-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors/feed/ 0 Dopamine-Reuptake Inhibitors http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/dopamine-reuptake-inhibitors/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/dopamine-reuptake-inhibitors/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 19:34:34 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/?p=28 Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation.  Bupropion is the only member of this class marketed in the USA.

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine.  Bupropion is also a nicotinic antagonist.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) No Patent expires in 2013


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