November 11, 2024
Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of antidepressant medications commonly used to treat mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and other related conditions. These medications can sometimes be confused with the similarly named selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). However, there are crucial distinctions between them…
May 8, 2023
Antidepressants are a type of medicine to treat depression or prevent it from reoccurring, as well as help treat other conditions by affecting neurotransmitters – chemicals in the brain – in the brain. Antidepressants are sorted into “classes” based on which neurotransmitters they affect.Drugs used to treat depression include the…
April 7, 2022
Antidepressants are considered the gold standard treatment for depression. However, while many people experience relief from depression symptoms with antidepressants, especially those with moderate to severe depression, many people either experience unpleasant side effects or find that medication doesn’t relieve their symptoms.(1) While it can be tempting for someone to…
January 7, 2022
For people taking an antidepressant, it can feel frustrating when they don’t see results right away. But finding the right depression treatment can take time and often requires collaboration with your doctor. If you’re antidepressant isn’t working, don’t give up. You may need to try a different treatment option or…
November 14, 2019
Many people who are taking antidepressants for major depressive disorder (MDD) struggle to understand whether their medications are working. Should you feel happy 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Is it normal to still feel depressed even if you’ve been taking antidepressants for a certain period? Antidepressants don’t…
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