There are many types of antidepressants, all supported by scientific evidence. Some of the most commonly used antidepressant medications are:

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, fluvoxamide.
• Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): venlafaxine, duloxetine.
• Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRTIs): reboxetine.
• Specific noradrenergic and serotonergic agents (NaSSA): mirtazapine.
• Tricyclic antidepressants: clomipramine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, imipramine.desipramine.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
• Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs).