| Antidepressants are a class of medication used to treat depression and are commonly known for the type of neurotransmitter these medications target or affect the most. The major neurotransmitter groups include serotonin (SSRI), norepinephrine and serotonin (SNRI), dopamine and norepinephrine (NDRI) and others. Researchers are identifying more types of neurotransmitters in the brain and working to understand how these neurotrasmitters affect conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and others. Some of the names of commonly used antidepressants are: Celexa,Lexapro,Zoloft,Paxil,Prozac,Cymbalta, Pristiq,Wellbutrin and Remeron. Some of the medications are also available in a generic form and are called by the generic name. You and your healthcare provider will make the choice of medication based on your needs, your previous use of medications and your health status. There is no one size fits with medications. |