There are a number of medicines whose side effects include
depression. Some of these types of medicines include:
Substance Abuse
Depression is common in people who also have problems with substance abuse. This includes alcohol abuse, cocaine abuse, and stimulant withdrawal.
Medical Conditions
There are a number of medical conditions that increase the risk of developing depression. These risk factors can include:
- Certain metabolic conditions, like:
- Neurologic conditions, such as:
Hormonal factors can increase a person's chances of developing depression. This includes hormonal changes that occur during menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, the postpartum period
(see Postpartum Depression), perimenopause, and
menopause.
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