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Medications for Depression

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
bupropion 7.0 1387 reviews for bupropion to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Brand names:
Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR, Forfivo XL, Budeprion SR, Aplenzin
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants, smoking cessation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
sertraline 6.9 1277 reviews for sertraline to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
sertraline systemic
Brand name:
Zoloft
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cymbalta 6.3 617 reviews for Cymbalta to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lexapro 7.2 625 reviews for Lexapro to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
escitalopram systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zoloft 6.8 626 reviews for Zoloft to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
sertraline systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
citalopram 7.2 728 reviews for citalopram to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
citalopram systemic
Brand name:
Celexa
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fluoxetine 7.0 732 reviews for fluoxetine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
fluoxetine systemic
Brand name:
Prozac
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Wellbutrin XL 7.4 308 reviews for Wellbutrin XL to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Prozac 7.0 436 reviews for Prozac to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
fluoxetine systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
escitalopram 7.1 937 reviews for escitalopram to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
escitalopram systemic
Brand name:
Lexapro
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Celexa 7.1 365 reviews for Celexa to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
citalopram systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
venlafaxine 6.0 1026 reviews for venlafaxine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
venlafaxine systemic
Brand names:
Effexor XR, Effexor
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
duloxetine 6.3 758 reviews for duloxetine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Brand names:
Cymbalta, Irenka
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Abilify 6.5 343 reviews for Abilify to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
aripiprazole systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Rexulti 6.9 159 reviews for Rexulti to treat Depression Rx N X
Generic name:
brexpiprazole systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Effexor XR 6.6 359 reviews for Effexor XR to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
venlafaxine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
brexpiprazole 6.9 172 reviews for brexpiprazole to treat Depression Rx N X
Generic name:
brexpiprazole systemic
Brand name:
Rexulti
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
trazodone 6.7 140 reviews for trazodone to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
trazodone systemic
Brand name:
Raldesy
Drug class:
phenylpiperazine antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
mirtazapine 6.7 656 reviews for mirtazapine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
mirtazapine systemic
Brand names:
Remeron, Remeron SolTab
Drug class:
tetracyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Pristiq 6.9 798 reviews for Pristiq to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
desvenlafaxine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Effexor 5.5 341 reviews for Effexor to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
venlafaxine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amitriptyline 8.1 142 reviews for amitriptyline to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
amitriptyline systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lamotrigine Off-label 7.2 187 reviews for lamotrigine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
lamotrigine systemic
Drug class:
triazine anticonvulsants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Paxil 6.3 195 reviews for Paxil to treat Depression Rx D N X
Generic name:
paroxetine systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
alprazolam Off-label 8.5 102 reviews for alprazolam to treat Depression Rx D 4 X
Generic name:
alprazolam systemic
Drug class:
benzodiazepines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Remeron 7.0 173 reviews for Remeron to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
mirtazapine systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Wellbutrin SR 6.9 106 reviews for Wellbutrin SR to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
paroxetine 6.6 298 reviews for paroxetine to treat Depression Rx D N X
Generic name:
paroxetine systemic
Brand names:
Paxil, Paxil CR
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Viibryd 6.0 601 reviews for Viibryd to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
vilazodone systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tramadol Off-label 9.2 239 reviews for tramadol to treat Depression Rx C 4 X
Generic name:
tramadol systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
aripiprazole 6.4 378 reviews for aripiprazole to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
aripiprazole systemic
Brand names:
Abilify, Abilify MyCite
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
quetiapine 6.5 191 reviews for quetiapine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
quetiapine systemic
Brand name:
Seroquel XR
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Seroquel XR 7.2 52 reviews for Seroquel XR to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
quetiapine systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
desvenlafaxine 6.8 870 reviews for desvenlafaxine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
desvenlafaxine systemic
Brand name:
Pristiq
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Forfivo XL 10 1 review for Forfivo XL to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Deplin 7.4 94 reviews for Deplin to treat Depression Rx N N
Generic name:
l-methylfolate systemic
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zyprexa 5.1 86 reviews for Zyprexa to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
olanzapine systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Budeprion SR 7.7 12 reviews for Budeprion SR to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
methylphenidate 8.7 68 reviews for methylphenidate to treat Depression Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Brand name:
Methylin ER
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
nortriptyline 6.7 67 reviews for nortriptyline to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
nortriptyline systemic
Brand name:
Pamelor
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Aplenzin 6.1 15 reviews for Aplenzin to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nefazodone 9.1 77 reviews for nefazodone to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
nefazodone systemic
Drug class:
phenylpiperazine antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
olanzapine 4.9 183 reviews for olanzapine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
olanzapine systemic
Brand name:
Zyprexa
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
risperidone Off-label 5.0 54 reviews for risperidone to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
risperidone systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
desipramine 9.1 17 reviews for desipramine to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
desipramine systemic
Brand name:
Norpramin
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lithium Off-label 6.2 64 reviews for lithium to treat Depression Rx D N X
Generic name:
lithium systemic
Drug class:
antimanic agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
modafinil Off-label 8.7 76 reviews for modafinil to treat Depression Rx C 4
Generic name:
modafinil systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Raldesy Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
trazodone systemic
Drug class:
phenylpiperazine antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Abilify MyCite Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
aripiprazole systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
doxepin 7.1 29 reviews for doxepin to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
doxepin systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Fetzima 4.8 90 reviews for Fetzima to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
levomilnacipran systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Irenka Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
duloxetine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
l-methylfolate 7.6 139 reviews for l-methylfolate to treat Depression Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
l-methylfolate systemic
Brand names:
Deplin, XaQuil XR, L-Methylfolate Forte
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
niacin Off-label 8.5 58 reviews for niacin to treat Depression Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
niacin systemic
Drug class:
vitamins, miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
amitriptyline / chlordiazepoxide 9.6 5 reviews for amitriptyline / chlordiazepoxide to treat Depression Rx N 4 X
Generic name:
amitriptyline / chlordiazepoxide systemic
Drug class:
psychotherapeutic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amoxapine 9.6 5 reviews for amoxapine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
amoxapine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fluvoxamine Off-label 6.6 34 reviews for fluvoxamine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
fluvoxamine systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
lisdexamfetamine Off-label 8.6 34 reviews for lisdexamfetamine to treat Depression Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
lisdexamfetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Methylin ER 9.5 2 reviews for Methylin ER to treat Depression Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nardil 8.1 110 reviews for Nardil to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
phenelzine systemic
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Norpramin 9.8 5 reviews for Norpramin to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
desipramine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Parnate 8.5 102 reviews for Parnate to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
tranylcypromine systemic
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Paxil CR 7.4 14 reviews for Paxil CR to treat Depression Rx D N X
Generic name:
paroxetine systemic
Drug class:
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
phenelzine 8.4 142 reviews for phenelzine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
phenelzine systemic
Brand name:
Nardil
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Remeron SolTab 8.8 5 reviews for Remeron SolTab to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
mirtazapine systemic
Drug class:
tetracyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Symbyax 8.8 19 reviews for Symbyax to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
fluoxetine / olanzapine systemic
Drug class:
psychotherapeutic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
vilazodone 6.0 627 reviews for vilazodone to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
vilazodone systemic
Brand name:
Viibryd
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
armodafinil Off-label 8.3 46 reviews for armodafinil to treat Depression Rx C 4
Generic name:
armodafinil systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
atomoxetine Off-label 6.5 8 reviews for atomoxetine to treat Depression Rx C N
Generic name:
atomoxetine systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
clomipramine Off-label 7.1 50 reviews for clomipramine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
clomipramine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Emsam 7.9 33 reviews for Emsam to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
selegiline systemic
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fluoxetine / olanzapine 7.7 26 reviews for fluoxetine / olanzapine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
fluoxetine / olanzapine systemic
Brand name:
Symbyax
Drug class:
psychotherapeutic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
imipramine 6.9 34 reviews for imipramine to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
imipramine systemic
Brand name:
Tofranil
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ketamine Off-label 7.8 32 reviews for ketamine to treat Depression Rx N 3 X
Generic name:
ketamine systemic
Drug class:
general anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Pamelor 4.8 12 reviews for Pamelor to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
nortriptyline systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
selegiline 8.1 43 reviews for selegiline to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
selegiline systemic
Brand name:
Emsam
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
tranylcypromine 8.4 125 reviews for tranylcypromine to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
tranylcypromine systemic
Brand name:
Parnate
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
amitriptyline / perphenazine 9.0 1 review for amitriptyline / perphenazine to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
amitriptyline / perphenazine systemic
Drug class:
psychotherapeutic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
esketamine 5.5 72 reviews for esketamine to treat Depression Rx 3 X
Generic name:
esketamine systemic
Brand name:
Spravato
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
isocarboxazid 9.3 8 reviews for isocarboxazid to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
isocarboxazid systemic
Brand name:
Marplan
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
levomilnacipran 5.0 101 reviews for levomilnacipran to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
levomilnacipran systemic
Brand name:
Fetzima
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Marplan 9.3 8 reviews for Marplan to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
isocarboxazid systemic
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
paliperidone Off-label 3.4 12 reviews for paliperidone to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
paliperidone systemic
Drug class:
atypical antipsychotics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
protriptyline 9.0 4 reviews for protriptyline to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
protriptyline systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Spravato 5.4 65 reviews for Spravato to treat Depression Rx 3 X
Generic name:
esketamine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
thyroid desiccated Off-label Rate Add review Rx A N
Generic name:
thyroid desiccated systemic
Drug class:
thyroid drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Tofranil 6.9 8 reviews for Tofranil to treat Depression Rx N N X
Generic name:
imipramine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
trimipramine 9.5 2 reviews for trimipramine to treat Depression Rx C N X
Generic name:
trimipramine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
XaQuil XR 8.0 3 reviews for XaQuil XR to treat Depression Rx N N
Generic name:
l-methylfolate systemic
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
L-Methylfolate Forte Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
l-methylfolate systemic
Drug class:
vitamins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Alternative treatments for Depression

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Depression. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Depression.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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