mental health disorders
Medications for Treatment of Depression
Introduction
Several types of medications can be used to treat Depression : Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (SSRIs) Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors, serotonin modulators, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors None Heterocyclic (including tricyclic) antidepressants None Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (MAOIs) Melatonergic antidepressant ( Ketamine and esketamine None Most antidepressants must be taken regularly for at least several weeks before they begin to work. Most people with depression need to take antidepressants for 6 to 12 months to prevent relapses. People over 50 may have to take them for up to 2 years. Side effects vary with each type of antidepressant. Sometimes when treatment with one medication does not relieve depression, a different type (class) or a combination of antidepressant medications is prescribed. Risk of Antidepressants and the risk of suicide None 