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What antidepressant meds good for major depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssri's), serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snri's) and wellbutrin (bupropion) are all good options.

Answered 2/6/2014

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