Is Wellbutrin, Lemectal, Prozac an MAOI?

Answer 1

I don't think any of those are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI). You should be able to tell if you read the insert that comes with the medication. It would also be a good idea to ask your pharmacist. One site that I use on occasion to find medication information in a fairly easy to read format is www.crazymeds.org. This site focuses mostly on mood stabilizers, antidepressants, etc. However, your best bet would be to ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 2

Nope

MAOI's are old school!



What is an MAOI?
MAOI is an acronym for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

Description:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of antidepressants used for the treatment of depression. Due to the potential for serious dietary and drug interactions they are prescribed less frequently than other classes of antidepressant medications, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) or tricyclics. However, in some cases where individuals prove unresponsive to other treatments, MAOIs have been tried with marked success. They can be especially effective in treating atypical depression, and have been effective in helping smokers quit.



MAOI Treatment and usage:
MAOIs were previously prescribed for people who proved resistant to tricyclic antidepressant therapy, but newer MAOI medications are sometimes utilized as a first-line therapy. They are also used for treating social anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder and borderline personality disorder.

MAOI Method of action:
A depressive disorder is believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Monoamine neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine are used to relay signals between nerve cells, and they regulate important functions throughout the body. Once these neurotransmitters have acted by sending a message in the brain, they are absorbed by a protein called monoamine oxidase, which is also referred to as a monoamine transporter. If too many monoamines are absorbed, a chemical imbalance occurs in the brain.

MAOIs work by inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, preventing the breakdown of the brain’s monoamine neurotransmitters. This effect is thought to increase the available stores of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. When these excess neurotransmitters are not broken down and absorbed, they begin to build up in the brain. Since depression may be associated with low stores of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing them may help to alleviate depressive symptoms.

Answer 3

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) does not inhibit MAO (i.e. is not a MAOI), nor does Lamictal, which you misspelled as Lemectal, and Prozac is also similarly categorized.

Answer 4

lemectal is a seizure med. prozac and wellbrutrin are antidepressants none are maoi

Answer 5

None of them are MAOI'S. I think you mean Lamictal when you spell lemectal.

Answer 6

Wellbutrin - atypical antidepressant
Prozac - SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Lamictal - anticonvulsant

Answer 7

No, neither is.