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List of Synthetic and Natural Antidepressants

Synthetic (Links contain structures and representative trade names)

1. TCA (Tricyclic Antidepressant)
• Imipramine
• Desipramine


2. SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
• Fluoxetine
• Fluvoxamine
• Paroxetine
• Sertraline


3. SNRI (Serotonin and Norepineprine Reuptake Inhibitor)
• Venlafaxine
• Duloxetine


4. MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor)
• Phenelzine
• Tranylcypromine


5. Atypical
• Bupropion
• Agomelatine (in clinical trials)

Natural (Links contain biochemical information)

• St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
• 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
• S-adenosylmethionine (SAM/AdoMet/SAM-e/SAMe)

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