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 Antidepressants? Antidepresant is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
 
There are many different types of antidepressants that are currently available to treat depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are newer medications, and tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors are some of the older ones. While the newer antidepressants are less likely to cause side effects, potential side effects of all depression medications include sleep changes, sexual problems, and weight changes.
 
(Click Antidepressants for a full-length article on antidepressants, including information on how these medications work, what medical conditions you should tell your healthcare provider about before starting treatment, and what side effects may occur with an antidepressant.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;