Video - Atypical antidepressants

Atypical antidepressants are a class of antidepressant drugs that are distinguished from traditional, older antidepressant medications by their unique mechanism of action. They are generally reserved for cases that do not respond to other antidepressants. The atypical antidepressants include drugs like agomelatine, mirtazapine, and bupropion.

Atypical antidepressants are generally better tolerated than older drugs, and they are often just as effective. They are not without their side effects, however. The most common side effects of atypical antidepressants include nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction.