Antidepressant Side Effects: An Overview

Depression is a mental disorder characterized by overwhelming prolonged sadness, hopelessness, lethargy and disinterest in daily activities. Depression can last for weeks, months or years, and it rarely improves on its own without some form of treatment. Some people who struggle with depression see improvement... Read More

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Antidepressant Side Effect Articles

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Tricyclic Antidepressant
Tricyclic antidepressants, commonly known as TCAs, are a class of drugs created for treating depression.

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SSRI Antidepressants
SSRI antidepressants cause less severe side effects and withdrawal symptoms than older antidepressants.

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MAOI Antidepressants
While MAOIs are very effective at treating depression, they also cause severe side effects.

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Sexual Dysfunction and Antidepressants
If you are taking antidepressants, sexual dysfunction is a very common side effect.

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Antidepressants and Weight Change
One of the most common antidepressant side effects is weight change.

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Antidepressants and Suicide
People taking antidepressants are most at risk for developing suicidal thoughts within the first few months of treatment.