i think there are about 20 antidepressants and he just needs to try to find one the works foir him with a minimum of side effects. some addiction docs feel that certain antidepressants may be better depending on what drugs the patient was addicted to. for example those addicted to cocaine amphetamines crystal meth. may do better on wellbutrin xl. this is not proven by the fda but more based on clinical practice of addiction experts.
my husband is a recovering addict and is looking for an antidepressant. is there one that would be better to try first?