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Depression (Forms of depression (Postpartum depression: Symptoms of…

- - - - Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Examples include escitalopram, fluvoxamine, sertraline, fluoxetine and citalopram. They are the most common type of antidepressants used and have fewer side effects than other antidepressants used.
      - Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Examples include venlafaxine. Used when depression is severe and SSRIs have been not been successful.
      - Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Examples include clomipramine, amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline and doxepin. These are typically not used as there are newer antidepressants available. Used to teat severe depression.
      - Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Examples include tranylcypromine, phenelzine and moclobemide. These are the options used when other anti-depressants cannot be used or are not suitable. Alcohol and certain foods are contraindicated when using these medications and shouldnt be consumed. The foods are those that contain tyramine.