Antidepressant Drugs Overview

Antidepressants help treat clinical depression and other depressive disorders.

Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors increase the concentration of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft.

The risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior is a possible complication of taking antidepressants.

Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome can happen if a patient suddenly stops taking antidepressants after at least six weeks of use.

Serotonin syndrome is a common side effect of taking antidepressants.

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. True or False?

Antidepressants are used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and addiction. True or False?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common type of prescribed antidepressants. True or False?

Depression symptoms may include feeling hopeless, angry, experiencing sleep disturbances, tiredness, and reduced appetite. True or False?

Antidepressants should not be used during pregnancy. True or False?