Which of the following classes of drugs are NOT considered antidepressants?

A) tricyclics
B) monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
C) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D) benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and other disorders by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA.

Monoamine Oxidase

An enzyme that plays a role in breaking down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, influencing mood and emotional states.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.