Last Updated on January 13, 2021 by
Alternative to Meds Editorial Team
Written by Lyle Murphy
Medically Reviewed by Dr Samuel Lee MD
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The medical community has expressed a growing interest in exploring natural remedies for depression. The Alternative to Meds Center has been successfully helping people with mental health challenges and medication-related issues using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for a decade and a half. We are here to help.
Overview of Antidepressant Alternatives
There are a number of different alternatives to Prozac for depression or other symptoms. Prozac, also known as fluoxetine, is part of a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that are frequently prescribed to treat depression and other mental health conditions.22 There are a number of Prozac side effects that may occur from taking this drug.3 And in some cases, mental conditions don’t resolve by taking antidepressants. 11 Fortunately, antidepressant alternatives to Prozac are available for those who want to avoid side effects or unsatisfactory results from drug-based therapy. At Alternative to Meds Center, we believe that there are effective alternative solutions besides continuing to be medicated with prescription depression drugs. We employ effective alternatives to Prozac for anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
Many of our patients who were considering alternatives to Prozac for anxiety or depression claim that their doctor wanted to keep them on medication or suggested another similar drug. This is likely because they get little to no education in nutrition as part of their formalized education.8 Doctors often prescribe the other SSRIs such as Paxil (Paroxetine), selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Cymbalta (Duloxetine), tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil (Amitriptyline), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Nardil (Phenelzine).9 These other drugs are often come with their own side effects and may be similarly ineffective or cause withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued.10,11