Medications associated with Depression
Ingredients whose current FDA labeling lists an association with depression, extracted from manufacturer submissions via NIH DailyMed.
Label-linked ingredients
Amitriptyline
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with mode...
Amoxapine
Amoxapine is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression in patients with neurotic or reactive depressi...
Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole Oral Tablets, are indicated for the treatment of: Schizophrenia [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] Acu...
Brexpiprazole
REXULTI is indicated for: Adjunctive treatment to antidepressants for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adult...
Bupropion
Major Depressive Disorder: Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are indicated for the treatme...
Cariprazine
VRAYLAR® is indicated for: • Treatment of schizophrenia in adult and pediatric patients 13 years of age and ol...
Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with mode...
Citalopram
Citalopram HBr, USP is indicated for the treatment of depression. The efficacy of Citalopram tablets, USP in t...
Desipramine
Desipramine hydrochloride tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of depression....
Desvenlafaxine
Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disord...
Dihydro-.Alpha.-Ergocryptine
A proportion of individuals over sixty who manifest signs and symptoms of an idiopathic decline in mental capa...
Dihydroergocornine
A proportion of individuals over sixty who manifest signs and symptoms of an idiopathic decline in mental capa...
Dihydroergocristine
A proportion of individuals over sixty who manifest signs and symptoms of an idiopathic decline in mental capa...
Doxapram
Postanesthesia When the possibility of airway obstruction and/or hypoxia have been eliminated, doxapram may be...
Doxepin
Doxepin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are recommended for the treatment of: 1. Psychoneurotic patients with depr...
Duloxetine
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of: Major Depressi...
Epicriptine
A proportion of individuals over sixty who manifest signs and symptoms of an idiopathic decline in mental capa...
Escitalopram
1.1 Major Depressive Disorder Lexapro (escitalopram) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of...
Esketamine
SPRAVATO is indicated for the treatment of: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adults as monotherapy or i...
Estrogens, Esterified
Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone Tablets and Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone Tablets H....
Estrone
ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS AND METHYLTESTOSTERONE TABLETS Full Strength and Half Strength are indicated in the treat...
Fluoxetine
1.1 Major Depressive Disorder Fluoxetine capsules, USP are indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment o...
Gepirone
EXXUA is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults....
Hydroxyzine
The total management of anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation in conditions of emotional stress requires...
Imipramine
Depression: For the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated th...
Isocarboxazid
Marplan is indicated for the treatment of depression. Because of its potentially serious side effects, Marplan...
Lamotrigine
1.1 Epilepsy Adjunctive Therapy: Lamotrigine tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy for the following sei...
Levomilnacipran
FETZIMA® is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults [see Clinical Studies ( 1...
Lumateperone
CAPLYTA is indicated for: Treatment of schizophrenia in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Treatment of ...
Lurasidone
Lurasidone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for: Treatment of adult and adolescent patients (13 to 17 years...
Lab tests that investigate depression
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Vitamin D 25-Dihydroxy Calcitriol Test
This blood test is used to determine Vitamin D 25-dihydroxy (calcitriol) deficiencies. It is used in the diagn...
Vitamin D Blood Test
This blood test measures the Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy (Calcidiol) levels. Vitamin D is absorbed through sunlight, ...
Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
Measures vitamin D levels to detect deficiency or insufficiency....
Frequently Asked Questions
What medications are used for depression?
The medications listed above are associated with depression in current FDA-approved labeling as reported by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. Only a qualified prescriber can determine appropriate treatment.
Do these medications cure depression?
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