Newer antidepressants. Beyond selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants.

This article outlines the use of alternative agents to TCAs and SSRIs. Features of the more commonly used alternative antidepressant agents are outlined. In addition, antidepressant agents that are currently either under development or used in other countries are indicated for completeness because it seems likely that many of these will be introduced in the United States within the next few years. Many of these agents will be used by pediatricians and child psychiatrists for treatment of depression in children, and although much further research is needed, the future for alternative antidepressants and augmenting strategies is extremely promising.