What drugs are used to treat depression?
There are two main types of drugs doctors prescribe to treat depression: Antidepressants. These drugs work by balancing brain chemicals that are involved in depression. There are various classes of antidepressants; the different classes influence different chemicals.
How is depression treated?
How is Depression Treated? Depression is treatable with high rates of success. Treatments may include: Antidepressants, such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
How do you choose the right medication for depression?
Diagnosis. Certain drugs are a better choice for specific symptoms and types of depression. For example, an antidepressant that makes you sleepy may be better when insomnia is an issue. The severity of your illness or the presence of anxiety, obsessions, or compulsions may also dictate the choice of one drug over another. Side effects.
Where can I find information about depdepression medicines and their risks?
Depression medicines and information is current as of September 2019. For the most up-to-date information about the risks and side effects of medicines for treatment of Depression, please see Drugs@FDA
What is a Wellbutrin SR antidepressant?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, and others) is what’s called an atypical antidepressant. This means it doesn’t quite fit into any of the main categories of antidepressants.
Are medications to blame for depression?
Given that depression is so common in patients with medical illness, it is often difficult to establish with certainty if these medications are to blame for the mood symptoms. However it is important to be aware of these possible associations.