Are some antidepressants more effective than others? Are antidepressants addictive?
What are the side effects of antidepressants? The new antidepressant medications are as effective as the old antidepressants, and are reported to have fewer side effects. Because the new antidepressants have fewer side effects, people with depression are more likely to continue taking their medication as directed. And, antidepressant medications are not habit-forming. Among the different classes of antidepressants, each has its own set of potential side effects. If you are prescribed an antidepressant, your doctor and pharmacist can discuss the side effects that may be associated. Response to anti-depressant therapy varies from individual to individual. Factors that can contribute include the nature of the problem(s) an individual is battling and the type of therapy being provided. If I’m not clinically depressed but generally feel “blah” or low, will antidepressants give me a lift and make me feel better? If you’ve had the “blahs” for a relatively short period of time but have been di
