List of antidepressants

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Antidepressants are a type of medication used primarily to treat depression, but can also be used for other mental health conditions.

Pronunciation

An-ti-de-press-ants

Etymology

The term "antidepressant" is derived from its medical use as a treatment for depression. The prefix "anti-" comes from the Greek word "anti" meaning "against", and "depressant" is derived from the Latin word "deprimere" which means "to press down".

Types of Antidepressants

There are several types of antidepressants, each working in a different way and having different side effects. They include:

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