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Anti-Depressants Many different types of anti-depressants are now available to treat depression. In the past decade, newer anti-depressants have become available that are safer and more effective than older anti-depressants and cause fewer side effects. But it’s important to remember that all anti-depressants, even the newest and most popular, pose certain risks and can still cause uncomfortable side effects. It’s wise to educate yourself in order to find the option that’s right for you. The three main classes of anti-depressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclics (TCAs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are an older class of anti-depressants. Because TCAs can cause side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness, they have fallen out of favor and are not commonly prescribed. Examples include Elavil® (amitriptyline), Tofranil® (imipramine), and Anafranil® (clomipramine). MAO inhibitors (MAOIs) are now the rarest type of anti-depressants. Physicans prefer other anti-depressants or natural alternatives because MAOIs pose serious safety risks, require a restricted diet, and can cause severe side effects. Due to the expensive cost and side effects of anti-depressants, people in the United States are increasingly turning natural anti-depressants. Although many natural supplements are low quality and don’t work as well as prescription anti-depressants, a few high-quality natural depression supplements do exist. The best natural depression supplements contain ingredients that have been proven to work as well as anti-depressants, but with fewer side effects.  |
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