Depression Medication List

Help for depression at A Place of Hope’s counseling center may include the use of medication as part of a large comprehensive program of depression treatment. At A Place of Hope we’ll help you answer the question “what is depression?” and begin the process of illuminating and processing the core issues at the heart of your depression.

The following is a depression medications list with information on a number of medications that may be used in the treatment of depression. It is important to remember that At A Place of Hope medications are not the sole solution, they are merely a part of our whole-person approach to mental health help! If you are experiencing signs of depression we encourage you to join us in a compassionate and accepting environment in which to nurture your body, heart and mind.
Depression medications include:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) – this category includes some of the newer versions of anti-depressants including:

Celexa
Lexapro
Prozac
Zoloft
Paxil
Luvox

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) – these are also a newer class of anti-depressants that is said to be dual acting: SNRIs include:

Cymbalta
Prstiq

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) – these medications work mainly be increasing low levels of monoamine. The major MAOIs are:

Nardil
Parnate
Marplan

Tricyclics – are generally considered an older version of antidepressant drugs. Though they are less popular today they are still used by many people undergoing depression treatment. Tricyclics include:

Adapin
Anafril
Trofanil
Norpramin
Ascendin
Elavil

The medical staff at our clinic will work closely with you to educate as to any medications they are using, and will always be completely open as it pertains to any depression medication side effects, etc. This way you can make informed decisions regarding your treatment in an atmosphere of total support.

Consult with the medical professionals at A Place of Hope today, and learn all there is to know about our whole-person approach to help for depression and more.