Anxiety & depression treatment

What is Depression?

Depression is the most common mental health condition. Too many people feel unable to get help.

• Can you diagnose depression online?

  Yes. Our doctors and nurse practitioners use the same guidelines and clinical tools to diagnose depression online as a doctor or nurse practitioner would if you saw them in person.

• Can you treat depression online?

  We can. Our team of experienced doctors, nurse practitioners and pharmacists can give you the help you need. We’ll work with you month by month to establish your goals and help you find the antidepressant medicine that works for you. Once you’ve seen improvement, we’ll work with you to decide if and when to come off treatment.

  Lemonaid doesn’t currently offer psychotherapy called ‘cognitive behavioral therapy (‘CBT’), but you may find CBT helpful as a substitute or complement to prescription treatment. Our team will help you find CBT options that are right for you.

• Are depression medicines effective?

  Yes. Because everyone’s unique, it’s difficult to tell in advance how a particular antidepressant medicine will work for you. That’s why it’s so important that we work with you to adjust your depression medicine if needed. We’ll typically recommend you start with an SSRI, and adjust your medicine and dosage based on how you respond.

  As with any medicine, there’s no guarantee that it will work for you.

• How quickly do depression meds work?

  Antidepressant meds don’t work overnight. It can take 6-8 weeks before you know how a depression medicine works for you, and it can take 3 months before you feel the full benefits.

• How long will I need to take depression medicines?

  Most people stay on depression medicines for at least 12 months the first time they take them. If your depressions returns repeatedly, one option is to stay on antidepressant medicine lifelong.

• What antidepressant meds can I get online?

  We prescribe the following antidepressant medicines online:

  SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for depression

  Sertraline 50mg and 100mg (generic of Zoloft)
  Citalopram 20mg and 40mg (generic of Celexa)
  Fluoxetine 20mg and 40mg (generic of Prozac)
  Escitalopram 10mg and 20mg (generic of Lexapro)
  Paroxetine 20mg, 30mg and 40 mg (generic of Paxil)

  SNRI (serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) for depression

  Venlafaxine XR 75mg and 150mg (generic of Effexor XR)
  Duloxetine 30mg and 60mg (generic of Cymbalta)
  

  Atypical Depression Medicines

  Bupropion SR or XL 150mg and 300mg (generic of Wellbutrin SR or XL)

  We don't prescribe benzodiazepines like Xanax, Ativan, Valium, and Klonopin.

• Who can we help?

  Certain health concerns can be unsafe to treat online. If any of the following apply to you, consider visiting a doctor in person. If you need help, give us a call at 888-536-2267.

  • Under 25

  • 64 or older

  • Bipolar disorder

  • You’re suicidal or have had a history of suicide attempts

  • Taking MAOIs or have taken MAOIs in the previous 2 weeks

  • Seizure history

  • Kidney disease

  • Psychosis

  • Schizophrenia

  • You have a bleeding disorder, or taking medications that increase risk of bleeding

  • Pregnant

  • Breastfeeding

  • Glaucoma or family history of glaucoma

  • HIV

  • History or family history of QT prolongation or arrhythmia

  • History of serotonin syndrome

  • Currently take tricyclic antidepressants

  • Actively using substances including marijuana

  • Actively using alcohol

  • You need time off work, wish for file for disability or work compensation