This is a list of the top depression medications or top antidepressants by brand name listing
by the number of prescriptions. It lists the leading depressions meds for 2008. See also the
list of leading generic antidepressants for 2008 and the Top Depression Meds for 2007.
|
Medication |
Used for |
Prescriptions (U.S.) 2008 |
| 1. |
Lexapro |
Depression, Anxiety |
26,267,000 |
| 2. |
Effexor XR |
Depression, Anxiety |
16,910,000 |
| 3. |
Cymbalta |
Depression |
14,422,000 |
| 4. |
Budeprion XL |
Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder |
5,146,000 |
| 5. |
Budeprion SR |
Antidepressant |
3,462,000 |
| 6. |
Wellbutrin XL |
Depression |
3,301,000 |
| 7. |
Paxil CR |
Antidepressant |
2,491,000 |
Reference: Verispan VONA (2008)
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