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Doctor Prescribed Medication for Post Partum Depression

Medication: The most common types of medication administered in postpartum depression patients is antidepressants and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Some of the antidepressants prescribed to treat postpartum depression include:

Amitriptyline (Elavil),
Desipramine,
Norpramin,
Imipramine,
pamoate (Tofranil-PM),
Nortriptyline (Pamelor),
Clomipramine (Anafranil),
Bupropion (Wellbutrin),
Venlafaxine (Effexor),
Nefazodone (Serzone),
Mirtazapine (Remeron).

The most common side effects of the antidepressant medication include: constipation, sedation, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, and dry mouth.

The serotonin reuptake inhibitors prescribed to treat depression include:

Fluoxetine (Prozac),
Sertraline (Zoloft),
Fluvoxamine (Luvox),
Paroxetine (Paxil).

The most common side effects of this type of medication include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, nervousness, sedation, insomnia, and tremor.

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