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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Depression Medication is a widely used drug heres are the types of medication available.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs):

This depression medications has in use for years. They are not used as often now as the more recently discoverd medications, but they can still be used for resistant treatment of depressions. They dont usually cost that much because of there general use.

There are new forms of this depression medication, for instance skin patches that have brand names.

side effects of depression medication MAOIs

The use of MAOIs requires dietary changes and if too many are taken can be deadly. They interact with many over-the-counter preparations, this causes dangerous increases in blood pressure. Newer types of Reversible MAOIs are now available and have less need for dietary restrictions and less concern for drug interactions.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs):

This also an old depression medication, can be used for chronic pain management and can help with sleep. This drugs can be very useful if you can't affordable newer drugs or if newer drugs are causing too many side effects.

side effects of depession medication TCAs

Taking Large amounts can cause significant sedation, weight gainand heart problems. They are generally inexpensive.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs):

This is newer depression medication that usually has fewer and less serious side effects. These drugs are morthem more affordable. Some can be effective for pain management.

side effects of depression medication SSRIs

include loss of sexual interest, and some cause weight gain.

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs):

This drug has the advantage of managing anxiety well, and can help in chronic pain.

Serotonin Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (SDRIs):

is Available as a general depression medication, doesn't usually cause weight gain or sexual side effects, but sometimes causes increased irritability.

There are also other types of depression mediaction that are not listed list, but they would be used in very special circumstances.

CONCLUSION

Before using any type of depression medication always consult your doctor, they will advise you on correct amounts to take. they will also consider if you have the right profile for each of the drugs. Profile would take into account your age, sex, body size, body chemistry, physical illnesses, medical treatment history and any other drugs that you are talking that may effect the intake depression medication.