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Other Depression Medications as Nardil Alternatives

Fortunately, many medications are available to treat depression. These medications include:
 
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs are usually effective at treating depression and typically do not have many serious side effects. They work by increasing the level of serotonin available for cells of the brain. Antidepressant medications in this category include:
 
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
These antidepressants are similar to SSRIs, except that they also affect norepinephrine (another chemical in the brain). SNRIs used to treat depression include:
 
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
In addition to Nardil, other MAOIs include:
 
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants are another older class of antidepressants. Due to certain side effects, they are generally not recommended for elderly people. Depression medicine in this category include:
 
Miscellaneous Antidepressants
Several other antidepressants are available, including:
 
Sometimes, stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (Ritalin®) are used to treat depression when other medications have not helped, although stimulants are not approved for this use.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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