Antidepressants were first introduced in the 1950s when _____,a drug that was used to treat tuberculosis,was found to elevate mood.

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Iproniazid, an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor), was initially used as a treatment for tuberculosis. While it was effective for this purpose, it was found to have an unexpected side effect of elevating mood. This discovery led to further research and the development of modern antidepressant medications. Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication, buspirone is an anti-anxiety medication, and fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant that was not developed until the 1980s.

Antidepressants Were First Introduced in the 1950s When _____,A Drug