What is the best medication to improve mood?

When treating depression, several drugs are available. Some of the most commonly used include: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine HRI (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft).

What is the most commonly used mood stabilizer medication?

The most common mood stabilisers are listed below.

  • Lithium. Lithium is used for the long-term treatment of mania.
  • Valproate. NICE guidance for bipolar disorder recommends valproate to treat episodes of mania and also for long-term treatment.
  • Lamotrigine.
  • Antipsychotics.
  • Can I choose my medication?

What medication is good for low mood?

This generation of antidepressants is now the most common class used for depression. Examples include citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), and sertraline (Zoloft).

What is the best mood stabilizer for anger?

What are some examples of mood stabilizers?

  • carbamazepine (Equetro, Tegretol)
  • divalproex (Depakote)
  • lamotrigine (Lamictal)
  • lithium (Lithobid)

What can my doctor prescribe for energy?

Prescription stimulants include medications such as methylphenidate (Ritalin® and Concerta®) and amphetamines (Dexedrine® and Adderall®). These medications, which are in the same class of drugs as cocaine and methamphetamine (“meth”), increase alertness, energy, and attention.

Is there an antidepressant that helps with energy?

Prozac/Fluoxetine It gives people more energy than other antidepressants which may not work well for someone with insomnia as well as depression. That being said, for those with low energy, it can be helpful. Fluoxetine treats many mental health issues which includes depression, OCD, and panic disorders.

Is Gabapentin a mood stabilizer?

Gabapentin is a new adjunctive medication to antiseizure therapies. Anecdotal evidence suggests that it may also help to alleviate mood symptoms in patients with bipolar illness.