Prozac vs. Lexapro: Which is best for me? by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Nov 5, 2024 | Medication, Mental Health Topics, Psychiatry When it comes to addressing anxiety and depression, two widely prescribed medications often come into consideration: Lexapro (generic name: escitalopram) and Prozac (generic name: fluoxetine). While both medications help increase the availability of serotonin in the brain, their individual characteristics and effects set them apart. In this comparison of Lexapro…
Researchers say a psychedelic drug could improve treatment for depression and anxiety, due to its fast action and short duration by Taylor Bennett | Mar 28, 2019 | Medication, Mental Health Topics, Research New research says that a fast-acting psychedelic drug could help treat depression and anxiety. Researchers investigated whether administration of this psychedelic in a controlled group setting might affect self-reported feelings of depression and anxiety. The team controlled the dose and ensured that participants had support during and after use of…