Antidepressants: Selecting one that’s right for you

Antidepressants: Selecting one that’s right for you

Confused by the choice in antidepressants? With persistence, you and your health care provider can find one that works so that you can enjoy life more fully again.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Antidepressants are a popular treatment choice for depression. Although antidepressants may not cure depression, they can reduce symptoms. The first antidepressant you try may work fine. But if it doesn’t relieve your symptoms or it causes side effects that bother you, you may need to try another.

So don’t give up. Many kinds of antidepressants are available, and chances are you’ll be able to find one that works well for you. And sometimes a combination of medicines may be an option.

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