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Antidepressant Medications for Children and Adolescents: Antidepressants are prescribed in most cases of clinical depression and are essential for the treatment of severe cases Patients often wish for medication with absolutely no side effects. No such drugs exist for the
When taking antidepressants, it is important to tell all doctors (and dentists) being seen-not just the one who is treating the depression-about all medications being used, including over-the-counter preparations and alcohol. Antidepressants should be taken only in the amount prescribed. When used with proper care, following doctors' instructions, antidepressants are extremely useful medications that can reverse the misery of a depression and help a person feel like himself again. The information here should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or visit with your family physician or other health care provider. This information on the following medications has been selectively abstracted from various sources. The intended use is as an educational aid and does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions of any of these medications. This information is not intended as medical advice for individual problems or for making an evaluation as to the risks and benefits of taking a particular drug. You MUST see a doctor before taking any presciption medication.
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of depression. If you take an antidepressant medication, you may start to see some minor improvement in one to two weeks
but you probably will not feel the full effects of the drug for four to six weeks.
treatment of any medical condition and definitely not for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.