The use of the word âprobablyâ in the sentence below indicates that the evidence is fairly strong. In the second sentence, the more tentative word âcouldâ was selected, indicating that the evidence is weak. The fire was probably caused by a fault in the engine temperature gauge.
There are several types of depression medications (antidepressants) used to treat depression and conditions that have depression as a component of the disease, such as bipolar disorder. These drugs improve symptoms of depression by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. It is believed that these brain chemicals can help regulate brain circuits that affect emotions. Major types of antidepressants include: 1  Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are some of the first antidepressants used to treat depression.
Since depression affects the brain, medications may offer hope. Antidepressants in particular may help alleviate your symptoms. Finding the right antidepressant can take time. If you start taking medication for your depression, you have to allow time for trial and error, as there are numerous options available.onoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are older drugs that treat depression by preventing the breakdown of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Theyâre more difficult for patients to take than most other antidepressants because they interact with many prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and foods.