Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

Possible Benefits. Helpful for obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression.

Possible Disadvantages. Therapeutic response can take four to six weeks. Avoid alcohol. Do not take during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Possible Side Effects. Nausea, sleepiness, insomnia, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, delayed ejaculation.

Dosages Recommended by Investigators. Start at 50 mg at night. Increase to between 100 and 300 mg per day. Doses over 100 mg should be divided into morning and night, with larger dose at night. To reduce nausea, take with food.

Lexapro (Escitalopram oxalate)

Possible Benefits. Helpful for generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, depression.

Possible Disadvantages. Therapeutic response can take four to six weeks. Avoid alcohol. Do not take during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Possible Side Effects. Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, fatigue, increased sweating, or dry mouth may occur.

Dosages Recommended by Investigators. 10 mg per day, may be increased to 20 mg.

Citalopram (Celexa)

Possible Benefits. Helpful for depression, OCD, panic.

Possible Disadvantages. Therapeutic response can take four to six weeks. Avoid alcohol. Do not take during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Possible Side Effects. Nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, muscle/joint pain, fatigue, or yawning may occur.

Dosages Recommended by Investigators. start with 10 mg per day, may be increased to 20-60 mg.

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