Medications used for Treatment of Chronic Depression

Chronic depression is one of the medical conditions that let the person feel so low and not able to concentrate on anything such as works or family obligations. Untreated it can in some cases cause feel suicidal thoughts. This is what people suffering from depression should know that the line has been crossed. You become depressed if your low mood lasts for over two weeks or your sleep, appetite, and thought are affected for long time.

The symptoms of chronic disorders are
* Change in personal hygiene and appearance.
* Destructive and/or defiant behavior.
* Hallucinations or unusual beliefs.
* Appetite or weight has changed considerably (has lost or gained a substantial amount of weight)
* May appear restless, agitated (pacing, wringing hands) or has slowed down (e.g., spends hours staring in front, finds it hard to move).
There are many different kinds of antidepressants, including:
* Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
* Tricyclic antidepressants (tricyclics)

SSRI anti-depressants include escitalopram (brand name: Lexapro) citalopram (brand name: Celexa), fluoxetine (brand name: Prozac), paroxetine (brand name: Paxil) and sertraline (brand name: Zoloft.
Trycyclic include amitriptyline (brand name: Elavil), desipramine (brand name: Norpramin), imipramine (brand name: Tofranil) and nortriptyline (brand names: Aventyl, Pamelor).
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are another early form of antidepressant. These drugs are most effective in people with depression who do not respond to other treatments.