For example, your med may cause insomnia and agitation while not helping the original depression. It is obvious the person could feel worse- more depressed. Another is the amount of time it takes for the anti-depressant to work, often 3–6 weeks. The person may feel down and more depressed, anxious for the med’s positive effects to kick in. read more
Fear: Taking an antidepressant will make me gain weight. Fact: Like all drugs, antidepressants have side effects, and weight gain can be a common one of many of them. Some antidepressants may be more likely than others to cause weight gain; others may actually cause you to lose some weight. If this is a concern, talk with your doctor. read more