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The following table lists popular depression medications available today, the recommended dosages, and side effects.
This is information is a basic guide only, please consult a physician
if you are thinking of using any of these depression medications.
| Generic Name | Trade Name | Usual Starting Dose (MG) | Usual Effective Dose (MG) | Relative Sedative Effects (Drowsiness, Sleepiness) | Relative Anticholinergi c Effects (Dry Mouth, Blurred Vision, Constipation, Urination Problems, Increased Heart Rate, Memory Impairment) | Relative Hypotensive Effects (Light-Headedness or Dizziness When Rising From A Sitting or Lying Position) |
| Amitripyline | Endep | 50-75 | 150-300 | High | High | More |
| Elavil | ||||||
| Amiti | ||||||
| Amoxapine | Asendin | 50, 3x Daily | 150-400 | Medium | Low | Less |
| Desipramine | Norpramin | 50 | 100-300 | Low | Low | More |
| Pertofrane | ||||||
| Doxepin | Sinequan | 50-75 | 75-300 | High | Medium | More |
| Imipramine | Janimine | 50-75 | 150-300 | Medium | Medium | More |
| SK-Pramine | ||||||
| Tofranil | ||||||
| Nortriptyline | Aventyl | 25-30 | 50-100 | Low | Medium | Less |
| Pamelor | ||||||
| Protriptyline | Vivactil | 5, 3x Daily | 15-60 | Low | High | More |
| Trimipramine | Surmontil | 50-75 | 50-200 | High | Medium | More |
| Bupropion | Wellbutrin | 75-100, 2x Daily | 300-450 | Low | Low | Little-None |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac | 20 | 20-80 | Low | Low | Little-None |
| Maprotiline | Ludiomil | 50-75 | 125-225 | Medium | Low | Less |
| Sertraline | Zoloft | 50 | 50-200 | Low | Low | Little-None |
| Trazodine | Desyrel | 50, 3x Daily | 150-400 | High | Low | Less |
Depression Medication Dosages And Side Effects:
Note:
Physician familiarity with a particular medication and its side effects may be the single most important factor recommending its use. Few physicians can truly master the use of all antidepressant medications, and many wise physicians will stick with their familiar favorites unless their patients fail to improve.
FAQ's About Antidepressant Medications
Physician familiarity with a particular medication and its side effects may be the single most important factor recommending its use. Few physicians can truly master the use of all antidepressant medications, and many wise physicians will stick with their familiar favorites unless their patients fail to improve.
FAQ's About Antidepressant Medications