What stimulants are prescribed for depression?

D-amphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) are stimulants used to treat depression. They can be used as monotherapy, but they may also be used in a combination therapy with antidepressant medications. They're most helpful when the desired effect is a quick response. read more

D-amphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin), both stimulants, are used to treat depression. They can be used as a monotherapy, but they may also be used in a combination therapy with other antidepressant medications. read more

Some teens are prescribed stimulants to manage their ADHD. But if they share their medication with friends, it is considered misuse. People misuse stimulants by taking them in a way that is not intended, such as: Taking someone else’s prescription stimulant medication. Taking a prescription stimulant medication in a way other than prescribed. read more

Until recently, doctors prescribed an antidepressant medication from only a single class of drugs, one at one time. This is called monotherapy. If that drug failed, they might try another medicine within that class, or switch to another class of antidepressants entirely. read more