Question: what medications are used for major depression?
Answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Doctors often start by prescribing an SSRI. ...  Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). ...  Atypical antidepressants. ...  Tricyclic antidepressants. ...  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). ...  Other medications.