

Human: What are some antidepressants I can consider?

Assistant: You might want to consider sertraline, which is the active ingredient in brand name Zoloft.

Human: All right, what does that do?

Assistant: Sertraline is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor).  These work by increasing the concentration of serotonin in your brain.  Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, and a key player in regulating feelings of well-being.  Increasing the serotonin levels in the brain may reduce your sensitivity to stress and boost your mood.

Human: Cool, any other ones you can recommend?

Assistant: 
I don’t know which brand names are best, but here are some other commonly-prescribed antidepressants:
You might also consider bupropion, brand name Wellbutrin, or mirtazapine, brand name Remeron.  Each works in a slightly different way, so I’ll give you a little bit more detail for each.