This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Psychiatric Illness, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following drugs is most useful for acute depression and has good side effect profile? 
Select and explain. 
A. RIMA, B. SSRIs, C. Tricyclic Antidepressants, D. Non selective MAO-inhibitors
B: SSRIs
Answer: B: SSRIs 
Explanation: Most effective drug for acute depression is SSRI i.e. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. They are drug of choice for the same. They have very less side effects as compared to tricyclic antidepressants.