Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s)
These medications work by increasing levels of serotonin.
| Generic: | Brand Name: |
| Citalopram |
Celexa® |
| Escitalopram |
Lexapro® |
| Fluoxetine |
Prozac®, Sarafem® |
| Fluvoxamine |
Luvox® |
| Paroxetine |
Paxil® |
| Sertraline |
Zoloft® |
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI’s)
These medications work by increasing levels of both serotonin and norepinephrine.
| Generic: | Brand Name: |
| Desvenlafaxine | Pristiq® |
| Duloxetin | Cymbalta® |
| Levomilnacipran | Fetzima® |
| Milnacipran | Savella® |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor® |
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA’s)
These medications block entry of serotonin and norepinephrine into the nerve cell, which allows both chemicals to be more available in the brain.
| Generic: | Brand Name: |
| Amitriptyline | formerly sold as Elavil® |
| Amoxapine | Asendin® |
| Clomipramine | Anafranil® |
| Desipramine | Norpramin® |
| Doxepin | Silenor®, formerly sold as Adapin® |
| Imipramine | Tofranil® |
| Maprotiline |
Ludiomil® |
| Nortriptyline |
Pamelor®, Aventyl® |
| Protriptyline |
Vivactil® |
| Trimipramine | Surmontil® |
Atypical Antidepressants
These medications help to regulate or change levels of dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine in the brain.
| Generic: | Brand Name: |
| Bupropion | Wellbutrin®, Zyban® |
| Mirtazapine | Remeron® |
| Trazodone | Desyrel® |
| Vortioxetine | Trintellix® |
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s)
These medications work by blocking an enzyme in the brain that breaks down dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine
| Generic: | Brand Name: |
| Isocarboxazid | Marplan® |
| Phenelzine | Nardil® |
| Selegiline | Emsam® (patch) |
| Tranylcypromine | Parnate® |
