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Tramadol/Cymbalta/Ambilify/Buspar/Gabepentin/Lorazapam
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 15, 2025 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
I am not a doctor. I have seen many over the years. The drugs you listed are familiar.
Tramadol is an old antidepressant, used a lot now for helping with sleep
Cymbalta is an SNRI- serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor- used for depression and sometimes physical pain.
Buspar (Buspirone)-used for anxiety
Gabapentin- used for neuropathy as well as off label for pain and anxiety and mood stabilizationg
Lorazepam- a benzodiazepine, used for anxiety
I am familiar with Abilify, but have never taken it.
Ask your psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or even your Primary Care Physician to explain them. Also, Cleveland Clinic and Web MD and many others have information regarding these medications and what they are used for (they are used off label as well).
Hang in there.
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@diverdown1 I believe you are thinking of Trazodone that is the older atypical antidepressant. Prescribing medical providers prescribe this medication to help with sleep.
Mayo Clinic: Trazodone:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/trazodone-oral-route/description/drg-20061280
Tramadol is not an antidepressant. According to Mayo Clinic, Tramadol is prescribe for moderate to severe pain and is the class of opioid analgesics.
Mayo Clinic: Tramadol:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tramadol-oral-route/description/drg-20068050
I hope this information is helpful in clarifying what these medications are that were listed by @poloriverfalls.
Yikes! Tramadol is most certainly NOT an antidepressant. The drug you are thinking of is Trazadone. Please be factual before giving information.
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Sorry, Tramadol is used for pain. It used to be used a lot as they thought it was not addictive, however, it is addictive. I mistakenly thought you wrote Trazadone.