What are some common anti-depressant medications?
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Many types of antidepressant medications are available to treat depression, examples listed below.
Explanation:
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) . These medications are safer and generally cause fewer bothersome side effects than other types of SSRIs. This includes Fluoxetine (what the other mentioned)
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Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake (SNRIs).
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Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs). They include trazodone (Oleptro), mirtazapine (Remeron) and vortioxetine (Brintellix).
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Tricyclic antidepressants. These tend to cause more side effects than newer antidepressants. So tricyclic antidepressants generally aren't prescribed unless you've tried an SSRI first without improvement. Bothersome side effects, such as dry mouth, weight gain or sexual side effects, can make it difficult to stick with treatment.
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). They may be prescribed, often when other medications haven't worked, because they can have serious side effects than those mentioned above.
Other medications may be added depending on your doctor.
Read more here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046273
