Currently, which class of medications is most commonly prescribed for depression? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Dysthymic Disorder Module

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According to the Faces Interactive Dysthymic Disorder Module, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are currently the most commonly prescribed class of medications for depression. This is due to their effectiveness and tolerability compared to older classes of antidepressants such as tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Heterocyclic antidepressants are not a commonly used class of medications for depression.

Currently, Which Class of Medications Is Most Commonly Prescribed for Depression