Antidepressants List
This listing is not comprehensive, but includes most of the antidepressants in current use. Caregorized by type (or biochemical family), generic names are listed first followed by the trade names.
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
| Generic |
Brand Name |
| Citalopram |
Celexa |
| Escitalopram |
Lexapro, Cipralex |
| Fluoxetine |
Prozac, Sarafem |
| Fluvoxamine |
Luvox |
| Paroxetine |
Paxil, Paxil CR |
| Sertraline |
Zoloft |
Tricyclics (TCA)
| Generic |
Brand Name |
| Amitriptyline |
Elavil, Endep, Levate |
| Amoxapine |
Asendin |
| Clomipramine |
Anafranil |
| Desipramine |
Norpramin, Pertofrane |
| Doxepin |
Adapin, Sinequan |
| Imipramine |
Tofranil |
| Maprotiline |
Deprilept, Ludiomil, Psymion |
| Mianserin |
Bolvidon, Norval, Tolvan |
| Nortriptyline |
Pamelor |
| Protriptyline |
Vivactil |
| Trimipramine |
Surmontil |
SNRIs (Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors)
| Generic |
Brand Name |
| Desvenlafaxine |
Pristiq |
| Duloxetine |
Cymbalta |
| Milnacipran |
Savella |
| Venlafaxine |
Effexor, Effexor XR |
NaSSA
| Generic |
Brand Name |
| Mirtazapine |
Remeron |
NDRIs (Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors)
| Generic |
Brand Name |
| Bupropion |
Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban |
Miscellaneous
| Generic |
Brand Name |
Nefazodone
(5HT2-receptor antagonist) |
Nefadar, Serzone |
Trazodone
(5HT2-receptor antagonist, triazolopyridine-derivative) |
Desyrel, Apo-Trazodone |
Reboxetine
(Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) |
Edronax , Vestra
|
Tianeptine
(Serotonin reuptake enhancer ) |
Stablon |
Buspirone
(5HT1A receptor agonist) |
Buspar
|
| Viloxazine (NRI) |
Vivalan |
| Tandospirone (azapirone, 5HT1A receptor agonist) |
Sediel |
| Agomelatine (5-HT2C receptor antagonist) |
Valdoxan |
MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
| Generic |
Brand Name |
| Isocarboxazid |
Marplan |
| Moclobemide |
Manerix |
| Phenelzine |
Nardil |
| Tranylcypromine |
Parnate |
Last reviewed: May 2011
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