Types of Antidepressants

Citalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Citalopram is used to treat depression. Citalopram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety. Lexapro is used to treat anxiety in adults.

Fluoxetine is a generic selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), an antidepressant medication that is found in popular brand names like Prozac, Prozac Weekly, and Sarafem. Learn more about what Fluoxetine is.

Fluvoxamine is the generic name for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), sold most often under the brand name Luvox. Although fluvoxamine is a drug in the same class as several antidepressants, like Celexa (citalopram), this medication is prescribed primarily to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder (SAD).

Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression, anxiety, or other disorders. Paroxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Paroxetine is the generic name for a selective serotonin is the generic name for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which has several popular brand names; Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle, and Paxil CR are the most common.

Sertraline is an antidepressant used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications. Sertraline is an antidepressant used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety.