In the 1950s, the first effective drugs that specifically reduced the symptoms of depression were developed or discovered.One of these belonged to the class of antidepressants categorized as
A)monoamine oxidase inhibitors
B)tricyclics
C)amphetamines
D)both a and b

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The first effective drugs that specifically reduced the symptoms of depression were both monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclics. Amphetamines were not specifically developed to treat depression but can sometimes be prescribed off-label as an adjunct treatment for depression.

In the 1950s, the First Effective Drugs That Specifically Reduced