What is Antidepressants?
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An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia. Drugs including the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), tetracyclic antidepressants (TeCAs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
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How do members experience Antidepressants?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 24 | 13 | |
| Anxious mood | 10 | 5 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 10 | 3 | |
| A recent event or problem in the couple or family | 1 | 0 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 2 | |
| Chronic constipation | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | |
| Distorted and negative thoughts stemming from surroundings | 1 | |
| Heat intolerance | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
jo-anne-Richardson
evaluated on Sep 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
kitt-kat
evaluated on Jan 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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