Antidepressants
Antidepressants are a type of medication used to treat clinical depression or prevent it recurring. They can also be used to treat some other conditions.
The main use for antidepressants is treating clinical depression in adults. They're also used for some other mental health conditions and to treat long-term pain.
There are several important things to consider when taking antidepressants. You should discuss these with your GP or mental health professional.
When prescribing antidepressants, your GP usually selects the lowest possible dose thought necessary to improve your symptoms.
The side effects of antidepressants can cause problems at first, but then generally improve with time.
There are several treatments that can be used as alternatives to antidepressants for treating depression and other mental health conditions.