Seasonal
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. It usually starts in the late fall and early winter and goes away during the spring and summer. Some people do have episodes of depression that start in the spring or summer, but that is a lot less common. Symptoms of SAD may include:
SAD is more common in women, young people, and those who live far from the equator. You are also more likely to have SAD if you or your family members have depression.
The exact causes of SAD are unknown. Researchers have found that people with SAD may have an imbalance of serotonin, a brain chemical that affects your mood. Their bodies also make too much melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, and not enough vitamin D.
The main treatment for SAD is light therapy. The idea behind light therapy is to replace the sunshine that you miss during the fall and winter months. You sit in front of a light therapy box every morning to get daily exposure to bright, artificial light. But some people with SAD do not respond to light therapy alone. Antidepressant medicines and talk therapy can reduce SAD symptoms, either alone or combined with light therapy.
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
Seasonal FDA Approved Drugs
AFIRMELLE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
Aurobindo Pharma LtdNov 14, 2016
ALLEGRA [Fexofenadine HydrochlorideC32H39NO4ClH]
RX
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30mg/5ml (oral suspension)
Sanofi Aventis UsOct 16, 2006
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in children 2 to 11 years and for the relief of symptoms associated with uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children 6 months to 11 years.
ALTAVERA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
SandozAug 3, 2010
ASHLYNA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Glenmark GenericsFeb 23, 2015
ASTEPRO [Azelastine HydrochlorideC22H24ClN3OClH]
RX
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eq 0.1876mg base/spray (nasal spray, metered)
Mylan Speciality LpAug 31, 2009
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis, including seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
AVIANE-28 [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
Duramed Pharms BarrApr 30, 2001
AYUNA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
Aurobindo Pharma LtdSep 23, 2016
CHILDREN'S ZYRTEC ALLERGY [Cetirizine HydrochlorideC21H25ClN2O32ClH]
OTC
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5mg/5ml (oral syrup)
J And J Consumer IncNov 16, 2007
CLARINEX [DesloratadineC19H19ClN2]
RX
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0.5mg/ml (oral solution)
2.5mg (oral tablet, orally disintegrating)
Merck Sharp DohmeSep 1, 2004
CLARINEX D 24 HOUR [DesloratadineC19H19ClN2 : Pseudoephedrine Sulfate2C10H15NOH2O4S]
RX
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5mg : 240mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Merck Sharp DohmeMar 3, 2005
- A method of treating nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
CLARINEX-D 12 HOUR [DesloratadineC19H19ClN2 : Pseudoephedrine Sulfate2C10H15NOH2O4S]
RX
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2.5mg : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Merck Sharp DohmeFeb 1, 2006
- A method of treating nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Allergic rhinitis.
DAYSEE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Lupin LtdApr 10, 2013
DYMISTA [Azelastine HydrochlorideC22H24ClN3OClH : Fluticasone PropionateC25H31F3O5S]
RX
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eq 0.125mg base/spray : 0.05mg/spray (nasal spray, metered)
Mylan Speciality LpMay 1, 2012
- Allergic rhinitis.
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis, including seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- Treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
ELIFEMME [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.04mg,0.03mg : 0.05mg,0.075mg,0.125mg (oral-28 tablet)
Labs Leon FarmaDec 4, 2015
ENPRESSE-28 [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.04mg,0.03mg : 0.05mg,0.075mg,0.125mg (oral-28 tablet)
Duramed Pharms BarrJul 16, 2001
FALMINA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
Novast Labs LtdMar 28, 2012
FAYOSIM [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg,0.15mg : 0.025mg,0.15mg : 0.03mg,0.15mg : 0.01mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Lupin LtdMar 29, 2016
FLONASE SENSIMIST ALLERGY RELIEF [Fluticasone FuroateC27H29F3O6S]
OTC
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0.0275mg/spray (nasal spray, metered)
Glaxosmithkline ConsAug 2, 2016
- Otc use: allergy symptom reliever; temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies; nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, and (itchy water eyes (ages 12 and up)).
- The treatment of the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older.
- Treatment of rhinitis comprising the nasal application of a pharmaceutical formulation as claimed in us patent 7541350.
INTROVALE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral tablet)
SandozSep 27, 2010
KURVELO [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
Lupin LtdOct 17, 2012
LESSINA-28 [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
BarrMar 20, 2002
LEVONEST [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.04mg,0.03mg : 0.05mg,0.075mg,0.125mg (oral-28 tablet)
Novast Labs LtdDec 29, 2010
LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg,0.01mg : 0.1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
0.02mg : 0.09mg (oral tablet)
0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
0.03mg,0.04mg,0.03mg : 0.05mg,0.075mg,0.125mg (oral-28 tablet)
0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
Lupin LtdOct 26, 2011
Mayne PharmaOct 25, 2011
Glenmark GenericsApr 9, 2015
Watson LabsJun 6, 2011
Amneal PharmsFeb 5, 2014
Mylan Labs LtdDec 8, 2014
Glenmark Pharms LtdJun 12, 2015
LEVORA 0.15/30-28 [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
Mayne PharmaDec 13, 1993
LO SIMPESSE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg,0.01mg : 0.01mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Aurobindo Pharma LtdApr 28, 2017
LOSEASONIQUE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg,0.01mg : 0.1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmOct 24, 2008
MARLISSA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
Glenmark GenericsFeb 29, 2012
MYZILRA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.04mg,0.03mg : 0.05mg,0.075mg,0.125mg (oral-28 tablet)
Vintage Pharms LlcNov 23, 2011
NASACORT ALLERGY 24 HOUR [Triamcinolone AcetonideC24H31FO6]
OTC
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0.055mg/spray (nasal spray, metered)
Sanofi Aventis UsOct 11, 2013
- Treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children two years of age and older.
- Treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms.
OMNARIS [CiclesonideC32H44O7]
RX
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0.05mg/inh (nasal spray, metered)
Takeda GmbhOct 20, 2006
- Nasal treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms.
- Treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 years of age and older. treatment of nasal symptoms associated w perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.
ORSYTHIA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
Vintage Pharms LlcMay 11, 2011
PORTIA-28 [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral-28 tablet)
BarrMay 23, 2002
QUARTETTE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg,0.15mg : 0.025mg,0.15mg : 0.03mg,0.15mg : 0.01mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmMar 28, 2013
QUASENSE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral tablet)
Watson LabsSep 6, 2006
RHINOCORT ALLERGY [Budesonide]
OTC
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0.032mg/spray (nasal spray, metered)
Astrazeneca PharmsMar 23, 2015
- Nasal treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms.
SEASONALE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmSep 5, 2003
- Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
- Prevention of pregnancy.
SEASONIQUE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmMay 25, 2006
- Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
- Prevention of pregnancy.
SETLAKIN [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral tablet)
Novast Labs LtdSep 15, 2014
SIMPESSE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Aurobindo Pharma LtdApr 7, 2017
TRIVORA-28 [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.04mg,0.03mg : 0.05mg,0.075mg,0.125mg (oral-28 tablet)
Mayne PharmaDec 18, 1997
VIENVA [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.02mg : 0.1mg (oral-28 tablet)
Sandoz IncMay 21, 2015
ZETONNA [CiclesonideC32H44O7]
RX
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0.037mg/inh (nasal aerosol, metered)
Takeda GmbhJan 20, 2012
- Method of treating inflammatory conditions.
- Treatment of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. patent claims methods for treating a respiratory disease in a child.
ZYRTEC-D 12 HOUR [Cetirizine HydrochlorideC21H25ClN2O32ClH : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
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5mg : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
J And J Consumer IncNov 9, 2007
- Treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms.
WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.