Medication
Depression is usually treated with a combination of treatments. Antidepressants are often used to treat depression.
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MAOIs (irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors) »
- tranylcypromine (Parnate)
- phenelzine (Nardil)
SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) »
- desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- duloxetine (Cymbalta)
- levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
- venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR)
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) »
- citalopram (Celexa)
- escitalopram (Cipralex)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- paroxetine (Paxil)
- sertraline (Zoloft)
Tricyclic antidepressants »
- amitriptyline (Elavil)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- desipramine
- doxepin (Sinequan, Silenor)
- imipramine
- nortriptyline
- trimipramine
Tips for taking an Antidepressant
Consult with your doctor for more information on:
- Which medication is suitable/effective for you.
- The appropriate dosage and how to maintain that regimen.
- Side effects and precautions while taking the medication.
Do not discontinue medication abruptly without speaking to your doctor.
