what antidepressants are generic?

Question

My cousin was prescribed an anti-depressant and it's cost is sky high. Are there generic ones along the lines of Paxi, Zoloft, ????

Answer 1

Older "first generation" antidepressents are available as generic medications. You seem to be referring to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) which is the class that most people try first. They are most commonly used, noted to have a better side effect profile, and have an easier dosing schedule. Of the SSRI's, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, and Zoloft are available as generics. The only one that is not that is currently on the market is Lexapro.

Answer 2

There are several . Here is a list of generic names:
amitriptyline.
citalopram
clomipramine
desipramine
doxepin
fluoxetine
fluvoxamine
imipramine HCL
Notriptyline.
paroxetine.
bupropion.
trazodone.

The above drugs are called serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

MAO inhibitors for antidepression are
Nardil
Parnate
Marplan.


Go on medline or rx.com to find the brand name for these drugs. They are all used for treatment of depression.
Some drugs have not yet lost their patent name and are not offered as generic. Some of these include
Amoxapine
Cymbalta
Effexor and Effexor XR.
Lexapro
Surmontil
Vivatil
Zoloft

Best of luck to you. There may be some of the above listed that have now been made in generic form. Your doctor can check to find out if they are made in generic form or not.

Answer 3

I was on Lexapro and then my dr put me on celexa and it cost me 8 bucks at walgreen, but walmart is 4 bucks, check out www.rx.com and look at the medications.