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 Antidepressants? Antidepressions is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
 
Antidepressants are depression medications that are available by prescription only. Generally, most of these drugs work by increasing certain brain chemicals to help reduce the symptoms of depression. Common side effects of antidepressants include changes in appetite or weight, sexual problems, and sleep changes. There are several types of antidepressants to choose from, including tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs, SSRIs, and SNRIs.
 
(Click Antidepressants for more detailed information about antidepressants, including how they work, when and how to use these drugs, and what you should talk to your healthcare provider about before starting treatment.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;