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 Antidepressants? Anitdepressants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
 
Antidepressants are commonly used for treating depression. They generally work by increasing certain chemicals in the brain. There are many different types of antidepressants available, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is possible that you may have to try a few antidepressants before finding the most effective and best tolerated medication.
 
(Click Antidepressants to learn more about the different types of antidepressants available, how your healthcare provider will choose the right one for you, and what side effects may occur with these medications.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;