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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.
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Everything You Should Know About Prozac (Fluoxetine)
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Cipralex for Depression
By Lindsey Toler
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What Is an NDRI?
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Can Psilocybin Be Used to Treat Depression?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Why You Shouldn't Drink Alcohol While Taking Lexapro
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Long Does Withdrawal From Celexa Last?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Lexapro Withdrawal
An Overview of Lexapro Withdrawal
Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD
Paxil withdrawal
How Long Does Withdrawal From Paxil Last?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Long Does Withdrawal From Prozac Last?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Long Does Withdrawal From Cymbalta Last?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Should You Take Antidepressants Long Term?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How a Nasal Spray Might Reduce Depression in Hard-to-Treat Cases
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How Antidepressants Can Affect Weight Loss
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Constipation and Antidepressants
Follow These Tips for Relieving Constipation Caused by Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Zoloft Side Effects
What Are the Side Effects of Zoloft (Sertraline)?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Tell If Someone Has Overdosed on Zoloft
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What Are Prozac's Potential Side Effects in Children?
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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Here's Why Your Dreams May Be Extra Freaky on Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Armeen Poor, MD
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Rare and Potentially Serious Side Effects of Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Treating Depression With Chromium Supplements
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Help! My Dog Ate My Antidepressant Pills
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Benefits and Risks of Using St. Johns Wort for Childhood Depression
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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How to Help Someone Who Has Overdosed From Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Can Antidepressants Like Prozac Show up on a Drug Test?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Cymbalta Works to Treat Depression
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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6 Antidepressants You Can Get Over-the-Counter
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Benefits of Children Taking Antidepressants Can Outweigh the Risks
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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Is It Safe to Take Xanax and Klonopin Together?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Can Antidepressants Cure Depression?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Should You Quit Your Antidepressant Cold Turkey?
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Should I Take My Antidepressant at Night or in the Morning?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Taper Off Zoloft
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Why antidepressants stop working
What to Do If Your Antidepressant Stops Working
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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See If Zyban or Wellbutrin Can Cause High Blood Pressure?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Fatigue From an Antidepressant
Strategies to Help Wake Up When Antidepressants Tire You Out
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Are Your Birth Control Pills Making You Depressed?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How SSRIs Compare to MAOIs
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Medication
What Are the Side Effects of Wellbutrin (Bupropion)?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How Can You Lose Weight While on Prozac?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Missed Antidepressant Dose
Why You Feel Sick When You Miss a Dose of Your Antidepressant
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Anxiety and Antidepressants
How You Can Ease Your Anxiety When Taking Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Can Antidepressants Make You Feel Worse?
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
Prozac overdose
What to Do in Case of a Prozac Overdose
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Can Antidepressants Cause Anxiety?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why SSRIs Cause Weight Gain and What You Can Do About It
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
What Are antidepressants?
The 5 Major Classes of Antidepressants
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Fall Out of Love
Can SSRIs Make You Fall Out of Love?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The 5 Most Used Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Can Antidepressants Make You Feel Emotionally Numb?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Antidepressants Can Cause Blurred Vision and Dryness in the Eyes
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Certain Classes of Medications Can Cause You to Shed Hair
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Trintellix for major depressive disorder
Patients Should Be Aware of the Side Effects From Taking Trintellix
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
St. John's wort and antidepressants
Does St. John's Wort Have Any Drug Interactions With Antidepressants?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Can Can 5-HTP Treat Depression?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
hairloss
Does Wellbutrin Cause Hair Loss?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
choosing the right antidepressant
How to Know Which Antidepressant Is Right for You
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
No prescription drug for depression
11 Ways to Treat Depression Without Medication
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Tips for Coping With Nausea While on Antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Is Your Antidepressant Causing Your Tremor?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD