Pharmacological Monotherapy for Depressive Disorders: Current and Future—A Narrative Review

Pharmacological Monotherapy for Depressive Disorders: Current and Future—A Narrative Review

<i>Objective</i>: To narratively review currently available antidepressants and future potential antidepressants as monotherapy for the treatment of depressive disorders. <i>Methods</i>: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibi...

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Main Authors:	Keming Gao, Evrim Bayrak Oruc, Buket Koparal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:	Medicina
Subjects:	depressive disorders monotherapy antidepressants N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists neurosteroid antidepressants psychedelics
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/4/558
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