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Depression
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Is this doctor’s appointment for yourself or someone else?
  • Myself
  • Spouse
  • Child
  • Parent
  • Friend or other relative
What is the reason for the appointment?
  • Routine visit
  • New or worsening symptoms
  • Medication issues or side effects
  • Second opinion
  • Evaluation for a possible diagnosis of depression
Has a doctor diagnosed you or your loved one with depression?
  • Yes, Diagnosed
  • No, Undiagnosed
Is the appointment with a current or new doctor?
  • Current doctor
  • New doctor

What are your symptoms? (Optional)







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What medications are you taking (if any) for Depression? (Optional)

Abilify (Aripiprazole Oral tablet)
Abilify (Aripiprazole Oral solution)
Abilify (Aripiprazole Solution for injection)
Celexa (Citalopram Hydrobromide Oral tablet)
Celexa (Citalopram Hydrobromide Oral solution)
Cymbalta (Duloxetine Oral capsule, gastro-resistant pellets)
Desyrel (Trazodone Hydrochloride Oral tablet)
Effexor XR (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Oral capsule, extended-release)
Elavil (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Oral tablet)
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oral tablet)
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oral solution)
Luvox (Fluvoxamine Maleate Oral tablet)
Norpramin (Desipramine Hydrochloride Oral tablet)
Paxil (Paroxetine Hydrochloride Oral tablet)
Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine Succinate Oral tablet, extended-release)
Prozac (Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral tablet [Depression/Mood Disorders])
Prozac (Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral solution [Depression/Mood Disorders])
Remeron (Mirtazapine Oral tablet)
Seroquel (Quetiapine Fumarate Oral tablet)
Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride Oral tablet)
Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride Oral tablet [Depression/Mood Disorders])
Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride Oral tablet)
Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride Oral solution)
Zyprexa (Olanzapine Oral tablet)
Zyprexa (Olanzapine Solution for injection)
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              Medical Reviewer: George Grossberg, MD. Last Annual Review Date: Nov 20, 2012 Copyright: © Copyright 2013 Health Grades, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or reprinted without permission from Health Grades, Inc. Use of this information is governed by the Healthgrades User Agreement.

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              Reference: Depression section on Better Medicine