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Depression
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Medications for Depression
Antidepressants can ease depression and help you live a fuller life. Learn more about the different options, their side effects, safety, and effectiveness.
NDRIs: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
By Toketemu Ohwovoriole
Psilocybin for Depression: What You Need to Know
By Kendra Cherry
The Risks of Drinking Alcohol While Taking Lexapro
By Amy Morin, LCSW
Celexa Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Lexapro Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Paxil Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Prozac Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Cymbalta Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Long-Term Effects of Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Esketamine Nasal Spray: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and Precautions
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How Antidepressants Can Affect Weight Loss
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Constipation and Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Side Effects of Zoloft (Sertraline)
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Recognizing the Symptoms of a Zoloft Overdose
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Possible Side Effects of Prozac in Kids
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Can Antidepressants Cause Strange or Vivid Dreams?
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
Negative Side Effects of Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Chromium: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Symptoms to Watch for When a Dog Eats an Antidepressant
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
St. Johns Wort as a Treatment for Childhood Depression
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
How to Tell If Someone Has Overdosed on Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How Antidepressants Show Up on a Drug Test
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Cymbalta: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Over-the-Counter Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Should Children Take Antidepressants?
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
Taking Xanax and Klonopin Together
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Can Antidepressants Cure Depression?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Taper Off Your Antidepressant Medication
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Should I Take My Antidepressant at Night or in the Morning?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Tapering Off Zoloft and Discontinuation Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
What to Do If Your Antidepressant Stops Working
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Can I Take Zyban If I Have High Blood Pressure?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Coping With Fatigue Caused by an Antidepressant
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Possible Link Between Birth Control Pills and Depression
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
How Do SSRIs Compare to MAOIs?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Wellbutrin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Does Taking Prozac Cause Weight Gain?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Feeling Sick When You Miss a Dose of Your Antidepressant
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Anxiety Caused by Antidepressants: Coping, Support, and Living Well
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Can Antidepressants Make You Feel Worse?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
What Happens If Someone Overdoses From Prozac?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Can Antidepressants Cause Anxiety?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Why SSRIs Cause Weight Gain and What to Do About It
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
The 5 Major Classes of Antidepressants
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Can SSRIs Make You Fall Out of Love?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Prozac and Other Popular Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Antidepressants and Emotional Blunting: Causes and Treatment
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Blurred Vision and Antidepressant Use
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Antidepressants and Hair Loss
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Trintellix: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
St. John's Wort Drug Interactions With Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Using 5-HTP to Treat Depression
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) and Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How to Know Which Antidepressant Is Best for You
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
11 Ways to Treat Depression Without Medication
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Tips for Coping With Nausea While on Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Tremor as a Side Effect From Taking Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Tips to Reduce Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Can Zoloft Cause Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How to Reduce Sexual Side Effects From Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Celexa (Citalopram) and Weight Gain
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Wellbutrin Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD