Similar to every medication available for any illness, side-effects of varying severity accompany anti-depressants. However, contrary to popular belief, these medicines do not exhibit addictive qualities, as included in Anthony Tung’s research published by the mental health information website heretohelp.bc.co. However, Tung states that experiences similar to drug withdrawal may occur, so doctors prescribe gradual diminishing doses. According to Daniels, this also aids in the prevention of relapse, as patients typically take medication four to six months past their last known depressive occurrence to prevent future symptoms. As stated in the article “How Antidepressant and Antipsychotic Medications Work”, the antidepressant classes of monoamine
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The reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are known for their relatively safe list of side-effects, with common problems like constipation, weight gain, and drowsiness making their warning label. Patients who accidentally overdose on these medications show little or no side-effects (Miller). With antidepressants giving the depressed a tiny kick of energy, doctors and caregivers have to watch for an increased risk of suicide (“Treatment”). The online site here to help follows by saying a Food and Drug Administration statement read that children and adolescents have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, and manufacturers must include a warning label on their products. As with all other drugs, antidepressants have side-effects. Doctors still discuss whether the risks outweigh the benefits, but many victims of depression see their symptoms …show more content…
The neurotransmitters within the synapse help regulate feeding, body temperature, and pain along with one’s mood. This means that altering the concentrations of these chemical signalers could aid in relieving other maladies as well, not just depression, as stated in Daniels article, “Depressed? Just Pop the Prozac”. Antidepressant usage increased over four percent from 1996 to 2005; experts attribute this rise to the FDA approving the drugs for use with anxiety, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders (Miller). This proves helpful in cases where a person suffers multiple mental health issues. In the text of “How Antidepressants Work”, published by webmd.com, the author writes depression often accompanies other disorders like anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. These medications can be extremely useful in treating a variety of
The reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are known for their relatively safe list of side-effects, with common problems like constipation, weight gain, and drowsiness making their warning label. Patients who accidentally overdose on these medications show little or no side-effects (Miller). With antidepressants giving the depressed a tiny kick of energy, doctors and caregivers have to watch for an increased risk of suicide (“Treatment”). The online site here to help follows by saying a Food and Drug Administration statement read that children and adolescents have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, and manufacturers must include a warning label on their products. As with all other drugs, antidepressants have side-effects. Doctors still discuss whether the risks outweigh the benefits, but many victims of depression see their symptoms …show more content…
The neurotransmitters within the synapse help regulate feeding, body temperature, and pain along with one’s mood. This means that altering the concentrations of these chemical signalers could aid in relieving other maladies as well, not just depression, as stated in Daniels article, “Depressed? Just Pop the Prozac”. Antidepressant usage increased over four percent from 1996 to 2005; experts attribute this rise to the FDA approving the drugs for use with anxiety, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders (Miller). This proves helpful in cases where a person suffers multiple mental health issues. In the text of “How Antidepressants Work”, published by webmd.com, the author writes depression often accompanies other disorders like anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. These medications can be extremely useful in treating a variety of