Best Medications for Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Best Medications for Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder
There is not necessarily a best medication for depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. According to a panel of experts, they are all equally effective. New guidelines for prescribing medication suggest doctors choose based on side effect risks.1
Fast Facts:
- According to a study released in January 2009, Zoloft and Lexapro are the best antidepressants, and should be the first choice.2
- In many of these medications, the differences in side effects is quite small, according to psychiatrists.
- Picking the best bipolar medication should be based on whether or not the majority of their illness has been spent in a manic or hypomanic state.3
- In 2007 the most commonly prescribed antidepressants were Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Paxil.4
- People taking antidepressants often have questions or concerns about the medication. Read how psychiatrists respond to frequently asked questions.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wall Street Journal: Which Antidepressant Is Best? (Nov. 18, 2008)
- ↑ The Lancet: Comparative Efficacy and Acceptability of 12 New-Generation Antidepressants: A Multiple Treatments Meta-Analysis
- ↑ ABC News: How Do I Know Which Bipolar Medication Is Best For Me?
- ↑ Wikipedia: Most Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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