Antidepressants may also be combined with other medications in treating certain disorders. For instance, when combined with anticonvulsants like Tegretol or Depakote, antidepressants can treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance abuse by addressing underlying depression. It takes time for antidepressants to work and hence your physician might a dosage that lasts from months to years.
Side effects are common with any medication antidepressants being no exception. Initial use of antidepressants can make you feel tired, cause trouble sleeping or mild pain in the stomach. Keep your doctor informed on any side effects upon consuming antidepressants. Also, let your physician know about other medications or herbal supplements you take, if you are prescribed for antidepressants.
some types of antidepressant:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): This variety of antidepressant is prescribed in patients who have an inadequate amount of serotonin, a chemical used by the brain to transmit signals to neurons. SSRIs work by balancing the serotonin levels in the brain. The family of drugs that belong to SSRIs are:
- citalopram (brand name: Celexa)
- escitalopram (brand name: Lexapro)
- fluoxetine (brand name: Prozac)
- paroxetine (brand names: Paxil, Pexeva)
- sertraline (brand name: Zoloft)
SSRIs are bound to have fewer adverse effects than other varieties of antidepressants. Initial intake of SSRIs can cause some side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite and decreased ability to function sexually. However, these side effects fade away as the patients get used to the SSRI groups of antidepressants.





9 Comments:
Hey thanks for the information on all the side effects that no one ever speaks about.
I am very confident on this type of receipts!
I've been taking Zoloft for a few years now and at first the side effects were terrible! I was so tired all of the time, yawning and sitting at every opportunity. And sweating! At first I sweated extremely heavily. But now those side effects have disappeared and I'm feeling great too... so that's good.
Thanks so much for these great tips they are really really helpful. Thanks a lot for the article.
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Weight loss and exercise is really the best way to get healthier. I had a friend with ADHD and he got better with diet and exercise.
It is not fair to use large amount of antidepressants daily. It can affect your health.
Do you think that more and more people are aware of depression and are seeking help? Thank you for this information.
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