Side Effects of Antidepressants

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Aug 09, 2023

Are you or your loved ones on antidepressants? While these may assist in tackling depression, they can have some side effects that you may not be aware of.

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It can be very tough to drop antidepressants once you start, finds study

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Side Effects of Antidepressants

Are you or your loved ones on antidepressants? While these may assist in tackling depression, they can have some side effects that you may not be aware of.

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Anxiety

Anxiety

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Stomach Problems

Stomach Problems

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Loss of appetite

Loss of appetite

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Dizziness

Dizziness

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Sleep problems

Sleep problems

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Headaches

Headaches

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Loss of libido

Loss of libido

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Word of Caution!

Word of Caution!

It can be very tough to drop antidepressants once you start, finds study

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