- Overview
- Symptoms
- Causes & Risks
- Diagnosis
- Types
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Treatment
- Antidepressants
- Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- Living With
- Recovery & Relapse
- Complications
- Caregiving & Support
- Appointment Prep
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What You Should Know About Your Antidepressants
Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on March 16, 2023
How Antidepressants Work
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What Do All Those Letters Mean?
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Realistic Expectations
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Do You Need to Switch?
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Brand Name vs. Generic
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Antidepressant Pitfalls
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Treatment-Resistant Depression
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Antidepressant Success
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Managing Side Effects
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If You Have Thoughts of Suicide
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Drug Interactions
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Follow-Up Care
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Antidepressants and Anxiety
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Antidepressant Myths
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Benefits of Psychotherapy
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Depression and Exercise
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Coming Off Your Antidepressant
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