Keywords

antidepressants, depression, major depressive disorder, MAOIs, MDD, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, SARIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs, tricyclic antidepressants

Authors

1. Chesebro, Jennifer MS, RN, FNP-BC
2. Armes, Katelyn PharmD
3. Peterson, Kathleen PhD, RN, PCPNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Many patients are prescribed antidepressants. This article discusses depression, as well as the available first- and second-line prescription medications used to manage the disorder in adults.