The main antidepressants that the elderly can take are new antidepressants such as sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, duloxetine, and agomelatine, bupropion, vortioxetine, etc. There are also other antidepressant drugs, such as Chinese herbal medicines commonly used are An Shen Tonic Brain Liquid and Shu Liver Relief Capsules. There are also other drugs that help with antidepressants, commonly used are Dextran, etc. For more serious depression problems, you can also consider taking mind stabilizers, such as lithium carbonate and quetiapine treatment for elderly depressed patients with suicidal ideation. All of the above medications are very effective and relatively safe. Be sure to choose the right medication for you and take it consistently. It is important to follow the doctor’s instructions and not to take medication on your own.