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    What are the side effects of antidepressants?

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    I always see on TV ads that antidepressants have soo many side effects. So is it really worth it? What is the chance of experiencing the side effects? What are the main ones that people experience?
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  • Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith

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    My research interests include immunology and the mechanisms of amyloid formation. The latter has implications for people who are dealing with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease … View Profile

    They can vary *a lot*, depending on the person and the AD.

    This site may be helpful; http://www.drugs.com/pro/ .

    It is searchable and provides professional (FDA) standard information about ADs and other meds.

    The information there might help you to decide what questions you would like to ask the members of your health professional care team.

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  • Darryl @team healthshare

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    Hi Kiwi33
    Thanks for your post. Australians should refer to a local source of information about products. Whilst the FDA is a useful source for the USA, our medicines are governed by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia.
    If people have questions about products and their side effects, they should refer to the product packaging and the information sheets. This will explain the potential side effects of all products.
    A very good resource is also http://www.nps.org.au/
    You simply search for the medicine that you are taking it will provide you with details.
    Regards
    Darryl

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  • WhatWorks4U

    WhatWorks4U.org aims to improve treatment for young people with mental health problems by gathering information about what works in the real world.Whatworks4u.org is run by … View Profile

    You can find out what side effects of anti-depressant medications young people report at http://whatworks4u.org/learn.html. Select Medication and browse the helpfulness ratings and side effects of a variety of antidepressant medications.
    Hope this is of some help!

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