Antidepressants are a family of drugs or medications used for relieving symptoms of depressive disorders. The term is associated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). They are prescribed by psychiatrists and other physicians to address mood disorders including major depression and dysthymia.
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