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 รขโ‚ฌยฆ

Click on a medication to view detailed information. A broad class of medications used to treat depression and รขโ‚ฌยฆ There are different types or classes of antidepressant drugs, including: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris): These raise serotonin levels in your brain to improve mood.

These raise serotonin levels in your brain to improve mood.