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Alpha2 antagonist

Generic Name: Mirtazapine (PO)

Brand Name: Remeron

Common Indications: MDD (a medication used primarily as an antidepressant. It works by antagonizing alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, which increases the release of norepinephrine and serotonin)

Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake

Generic Name: bupropion (PO)

Brand Name: Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL

Common Indications: MDD

Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Generic Name: atomoxetine (PO)

Brand Name: Strattera

Common Indications: ADHD

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Generic Name: desvenlafaxine (PO) | Brand Name: Pristiq | Common Indications: MDD

Generic Name: duloxetine (PO) | Brand Name: Cymbalta | Common Indications: MDD, neuropathic pain

Generic Name: venlafaxine (PO) | Brand Name: Effexor XR | Common Indications: MDD

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Generic Name: citalopram (PO) | Brand Name: Celexa | Common Indications: MDD

Generic Name: fluoxetine (PO) | Brand Name: Prozac | Common Indications: MDD

Generic Name: escitalopram (PO) | Brand Name: Lexapro | Common Indications: MDD

Generic Name: Paroxetine (PO) | Brand Name: Paxil | Common Indications: MDD

Generic Name: Sertraline (PO) | Brand Name: Zoloft | Common Indications: MDD

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Generic Name: Trazodone (PO)

Brand Name: Desyrel

Common Indications: Insomnia, MDD

Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

Generic Name: Amitriptyline (PO) | Brand Name: Elavil | Common Indications: MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis

Generic Name: Nortriptyline (PO) | Brand Name: Pamelor | Common Indications: MDD, diabetic neuropathy, migraine prophylaxis

Generic Name: Doxepin (PO) | Brand Name: Silenor | Common Indications: Insomnia