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Another class of antidepressants that might be prescribed for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome are atypical antidepressants.

Common names include:

  • Trazodone (Desyrel)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Atypical antidepressants are used to treat the depression that may accompany CFS. Improvement is usually seen in four to six weeks after beginning treatment.

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Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin and can be effective in treating anxiety and therefore also possibly panic disorder. Improvement is usually seen in 4-6 weeks after beginning treatment.

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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter with calming effects, and oftentimes people with anxiety do not have adequate amounts of serotonin. Thus, although they are considered antidepressants, SSRIs Some atypical antidepressants have been used effectively for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Four to six weeks after beginning treatment is when improvement might be seen.

Common names include:

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Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of serotonin and can be effective in treating anxiety and therefore possibly also panic disorder.

Common brand names include:

  • Trazodone (Desyrel)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • Nefaxadone (Serzone)
... (more)

Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of serotonin and can be effective in treating anxiety and therefore possibly also panic disorder.

Common brand names include:

  • Trazodone (Desyrel)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • Nefaxadone (Serzone)
... (more)

Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of serotonin and can be effective in treating anxiety and therefore possibly also panic disorder.

Common brand names include:

  • Trazodone (Desyrel)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • Nefaxadone (Serzone)
... (more)

Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin and can be effective in treating anxiety and therefore also possibly panic disorder. Improvement is usually seen in 4-6 weeks after beginning treatment.

... (more)

Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of serotonin and can be effective in treating GAD.

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Atypical antidepressants affect the concentration of serotonin and can be effective in treating GAD. Some atypical antidepressants have been used effectively for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Four to six weeks after beginning treatment is when improvement might be seen.

Common names include:

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Some atypical antidepressants have been used effectively for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Four to six weeks after beginning treatment is when improvement might be seen.

Common names include:

... (more)

Possible side effects include:

  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Diminished sex drive
  • Risk of severe mood and behavior changes
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (Young adults may be at a higher risk for this side effect.)
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Some atypical antidepressants have been used effectively for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Four to six weeks after beginning treatment is when improvement might be seen.

Common names include:

... (more)