Types of Antidepressants

This group of medications is considered the first line antidepressant.

SSRI

This group of medications is considered the second line antidepressant.

TCA

This group of medications is considered the last line antidepressant.

MAOI

This group of medications can be cardiotoxic.

TCA

This group of medications can also be used to treat migraine headaches.

TCA

This group of medications can also be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.

SSRI

This group of medications can cause sedation and therefore is more recommended to be taken at night.

TCA

This group of medications cannot be combined with tyramine-rich food.

MAOI

This group of medications can cause serotonin syndrome

SSRI

This group of medications can cause hypertensive crisis.

MAOI

This group of medications has a down time of 2 to 3 weeks before it starts to show therapeutic effects.

SSRI

This group of medications can cause decreased libido resulting to sexual dysfunction.

SSRI

This group of medications can be also used for treatment of OCD.

SSRI

This group of medications can cause insomnia and is recommended to be taken in the morning.

SSRI

This group of medications can cause an increased appetite and cause weight gain.

TCA