Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Lexapro® can help with depression—but could it also lead to weight gain? Lexapro® (a branded form of the medication escitalopram) is a widely used medication for managing anxiety and depression. But if you’re curious about this medication, it’s important to understand how

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Zoloft® may help support mental health—but could it lead to weight changes? Zoloft® (a branded form of the medication sertraline) is a widely prescribed medication for treating anxiety and depression. It’s part of a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake Inhibitors

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Here’s what to know before you stop taking Lexapro® or switch medications Lexapro® is a branded form of the medication escitalopram that helps treat depression and anxiety—but it isn’t right for everyone. If you’re thinking about stopping Lexapro®, it’s important to understand

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Learn how to come off Prozac® safely & reduce your withdrawal risk Prozac® (fluoxetine) is a medication commonly used to treat depression, certain anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions. It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which can help

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Understanding the signs of anxiety & finding the help you need Everyone feels anxious now and then—it’s a normal response to stress or uncertainty. But when anxiety becomes intense, constant, or difficult to control, it can feel overwhelming. Anxiety disorders affect about

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Wellbutrin® is an effective antidepressant for many—but it isn’t right for everyone Wellbutrin® (a branded form of the medication bupropion) is commonly prescribed as a treatment for depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It’s also sometimes used to help people stop smoking. Like other mental

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Learn how to stop taking Zoloft® if you need to discontinue treatment Zoloft® (a branded form of the medication sertraline) is commonly prescribed for treating depression and anxiety. It belongs to a class of medications called SSRIs, which increase serotonin levels in the brain

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Here’s what you need to know as you start taking Prozac® Prozac® (a branded form of fluoxetine) is a prescription antidepressant belonging to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  (SSRIs). SSRIs stop a naturally-occurring chemical called serotonin from being absorbed by

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Here’s what you need to know as you start taking amitriptyline Amitriptyline is a generic medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). While it’s FDA approved to treat depression, it’s also commonly prescribed off-label to help prevent