What is the name of imported antidepressant medications?
Imported antidepressants mainly include sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, and citalopram. These drugs belong to different classes and have distinct mechanisms of action, so selection should be based on the type of depression and individual patient conditions. If persistent low mood, reduced interest, or similar symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the need for medication.
1. Sertraline: A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with mild effects and good tolerability, suitable for various types of depression. It also provides adjunctive benefits for patients with depression accompanied by obsessive symptoms.
2. Fluoxetine: A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with long-lasting effects, effectively improving depressive mood. It can also be used for depression accompanied by anxiety, and is widely applied in clinical practice due to its stable efficacy.

3. Paroxetine: Possesses both antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects, particularly suitable for patients with depression accompanied by panic attacks or social anxiety, effectively alleviating various emotional disturbances.
4. Fluvoxamine: A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that significantly improves depression with comorbid obsessive symptoms, and can also help alleviate sleep disorders associated with depression.
5. Citalopram: Has a well-defined mechanism of action, rapidly restoring balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, relieving core depressive symptoms, and causing relatively mild side effects, making it suitable for patients requiring high drug tolerability.
During treatment, maintain regular作息 (daily routines), avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, eat a light and balanced diet, reduce intake of spicy and irritating foods, keep emotions stable, and avoid major psychological stressors to support the effectiveness of the medication.