Postpartum Depression Medications
Definition of Postpartum Depression: Postpartum depression is severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs sometime in the first 4 weeks after delivery.
Drugs associated with Postpartum Depression
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
Drug Name  (View by: Brand | Generic)
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Reviews | Ratings |
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| Zoloft (Pro, More...) generic name: sertraline class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 6 reviews | 7.3 | |
| Celexa (Pro, More...) generic name: citalopram class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 9 reviews | 8.4 | |
| Prozac (Pro, More...) generic name: fluoxetine class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 1 review | 5.5 | |
| Paxil (Pro, More...) generic name: paroxetine class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 1 review | 8.0 | |
Effexor (Pro, More...) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 1 review | 5.0 | |
| Effexor XR (Pro, More...) generic name: venlafaxine class: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | 7 reviews | 8.3 | |
| Paxil CR (Pro, More...) generic name: paroxetine class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | 0 reviews | Not rated Be the first |
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Synonym(s): Depression, Postnatal; Depression, Postpartum; PDD; PND; Postnatal Depression
