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Are you suffering from depression and/or anxiety? Reaching out to your doctor is an excellent first step in your mental health treatment. It can be a difficult decision to take antidepressants. You and your doctor may decide on a multi-faceted treatment plan that includes taking medication for only a short time. Your doctor will likely start you on a small dose of medication and gradually increase it to make the transition easier on your body. Side effects may still occur, however, and it is important to be aware of what to look for as you adjust to a new prescription. Side effects vary with each individual in type and severity, and some may go away after a certain period of time. These are called initial side effects. Many people experience initial side effects when adjusting to antidepressants. You may decide that the side effects that remain are easier for you to handle than the symptoms of depression itself. If you experience issues that do not go away or that interfere with your daily life, you and your doctor may decide to try a different drug. If you experience troublesome side effects of antidepressants, it is important to contact your doctor before discontinuing the medication! Quitting an medication without the guidance of a doctor can be dangerous and may worsen your symptoms of depression. By working with your doctor, you can avoid worsening your symptoms and the side effects of withdrawal called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.By taking this quiz, you will learn about the common initial side effects; which antidepressants are safe in pregnancy; the response to antidepressants in some teenagers and young adults; as well as the facts around sexual side effects.
