What Kinds of Medications Are Used To Treat Depression?

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MAOIs: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

TCAs: Tricyclic Antidepressants

SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

SNRIs: Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

You can learn more about a specific medication for depression by visiting the drug maker's web site. See the Glossary section for a listing of the common depression medications with links to their respective web sites. The Glossary opens in a new browser window.

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Medication for Depression

What Kinds of Medications Are Used To Treat Depression?