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Do stimulants such as Adderall work for depression?

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for narcolepsy. SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant —and they are approved by the FDA for this purpose. Drescher notes that not every healthcare professional will feel comfortable prescribing certain controlled substances to patients with depression.