When self help or cognitive behavioral therapy doesn't work, then medications are recommended for the patients. The patients suffering from depression are usually
given antidepressant medications. Here are some of the medications:
• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), and
escitalopram (Lexapro)
• Serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs)
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NASSAs)
• Tricyclic and tricyclic-related drugs
However, these medications should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor or psychiatrist and never exceed the recommended dosage as well.