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antidepressants
What antidepressants are approved for teenagers? And i'm talking someone who's 17, not 13. Thanks.
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I don't know about now, but I do know that in 2005, the only antidepressant approved for teenagers by the FDA was prozac.
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Well first, there are no doctors qualified here to answer that question.
13 is young and still prescribed under children.
17 years old is almost adult with adult dosages, but hormanal differences in 17-18 is far different than 21-25 years old therefore medications react differently.
What antidepressant a 21 year old can take safely and effectively could cause suicidal tendecies in a 17 year old.
Please talk to your parents and let them get you to a doctor or therapist for the proper drug.
You might not need an antidepressant at all. Prozac works one way and takes 3-4 weeks with insomnia side effects and Wellbutrin has it's side effects but works well to stop smoking as well as serotin uptake.
But age factors are dangerous at any age, including 13-75.
See a doctor and do not try anything on a self-med basis! Talk to your parents openly and honestly.
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The only antidepressent that is licenced for under 18's (in England where I live) is Prozac. Its a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it makes more serotonin available in the brain which improves mood.
If you want to know more about it there are many websites, just google it, or if you want more info, I'm on it now so just drop me a question in my inbox.
Take care xxx
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I'm not sure. I know Cymbalta & Zoloft are for teenagers as well as adults.
See your doctor, they can prescribe you the right one.
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Deffinetely talk to your doctor. They will perscribe you ones that fit what your feeling.
Hope I helpped.
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