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 Antidepressants? Antidepessants is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
 
Antidepressants are prescription medicines that are licensed for the treatment of depression. There are several types of these medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and tricyclic antidepressants. You may need to try a variety of antidepressants before finding one that is the most effective for you. Potential side effects of these drugs include sleep, appetite, and weight changes.
 
(Click Antidepressants for more information on what types of antidepressants are available today, what you must talk to your healthcare provider about before starting treatment, and what side effects you should look out for while taking an antidepressant.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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