Depression is a serious medical condition just like high blood
pressure and diabetes. With the right treatment, most people can
recover from this disease. Medication and talk therapy are the
cornerstones of treatment for depression. Here’s essential
information on antidepressants and depression. 1. What
Antidepressants Are Antidepressants are prescription drugs used
to treat depression and other conditions, such as anxiety and
bipolar disorder. Antidepressants are the most widely prescribed
medications and have been used safely by millions of people for
more than 20 years. There are five classes of antidepressants,
including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic
antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs),
and atypical antidepressants. The antidepressants in each class
affect different neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in
particular ways. 2. How Antidepressants Work There is no single
known cause of depression. Evide