It is not uncommon for people with depression to have suicidal thoughts. Treating the depression effectively will reduce the likelihood of a person hurting him or herself.
In the period of time between the person starting antidepressant medication and responding to treatment — which can be more than two weeks — the person should still be monitored closely by the doctor and his or her progress reviewed, as the risk of suicidal behaviour may even be slightly increased, especially in young people.
There is a wide range of antidepressant medication available. Below is a description of the different classes of antidepressants used in Australia. This class includes tranylcypromine. MAOIs are prescribed only under exceptional circumstances as they require a special diet and have adverse effects.
Like any medication, the length of time someone needs to take antidepressants depends on the severity of their condition and how they respond to treatment. Some people only need to take medication for a short time usually 6—12 months , while others may need it over the long term, just like someone with diabetes might use insulin or someone with asthma would use ventolin.
Stopping antidepressant medication should only be done gradually, on a doctor's recommendation and under supervision. The important thing is finding the treatment that's right for you. Just because a treatment has been shown to work scientifically, that doesn't mean it will work equally well for every individual.
Some people will have complications, side effects or find that the treatment doesn't fit in with their lifestyle. It can take time, strength and patience to find a treatment that works. After seeking appropriate advice, the best approach is to try a treatment you're comfortable with and one that works for most people.
If you don't see an improvement or experience problems with the treatment, discuss this with your health professional and consider trying another. You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help answer these questions. Care at Mayo Clinic Our caring team of Mayo Clinic experts can help you with your depression major depressive disorder -related health concerns Start Here.
Antidepressants and alcohol: What's the concern? Antidepressants and weight gain: What causes it? Antidepressants: Can they stop working? Lexapro side effects: Is breast tenderness common? MAOIs and diet: Is it necessary to restrict tyramine?
Mild depression: Are antidepressants effective? Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. More Information Depression major depressive disorder care at Mayo Clinic Depression, anxiety and exercise. More Information Depression major depressive disorder care at Mayo Clinic Fish oil and depression Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective? Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Brown AY. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Research report: Psychiatry and psychology, Mayo Clinic.
Accessed Jan. Depressive disorders. Arlington, Va. National Institute of Mental Health. National Alliance on Mental Illness. Depression: What you need to know. What is depression? American Psychiatric Association. NIH Senior Health.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Depression and complementary health approaches: What the science says. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Natural Medicines. Natural medicines in the clinical management of depression. The road to resilience. American Psychological Association. Hall-Flavin DK expert opinion. After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
Alzheimer's: New treatments Alzheimer's Caregiver depression Understanding the difference between dementia types Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
Mediterranean diet Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss? Alzheimer's drugs Alzheimer's genes Alzheimer's nose spray: New Alzheimer's treatment? Alzheimer's or depression: Could it be both? Alzheimer's prevention: Does it exist? Alzheimer's stages Alzheimer's test: Detection at the earliest stages Ambien: Is dependence a concern?
Antidepressant withdrawal: Is there such a thing? Antidepressants and alcohol: What's the concern? Antidepressants and weight gain: What causes it? Antidepressants: Can they stop working? Antidepressants: Side effects Antidepressants: Which cause the fewest sexual side effects? Antiphospholipid syndrome Antidepressants and pregnancy Atypical antidepressants Atypical depression Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's Back pain Bedtime routines: Not just for babies Benefits of being bilingual Binge-eating disorder Blood Basics Borderline personality disorder Breast-feeding and medications Dr.
Wallace Video Parathyroid Caffeine and depression: Is there a link? The role of diet and exercise in preventing Alzheimer's disease Can music help someone with Alzheimer's? Can zinc supplements help treat hidradenitis suppurativa?
Can't sleep? Try daytime exercise Hidradenitis suppurativa wound care Celiac disease Celiac disease: Can gluten be absorbed through the skin? Celiac disease diet: How do I get enough grains? Clinical trials for hidradenitis suppurativa Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism? Coffee after dinner? Make it decaf Complete blood count CBC Complicated grief Compulsive sexual behavior Concussion Concussion in children Concussion Recovery Concussion Telemedicine Coping with the stress of hidradenitis suppurativa Coping with the emotional ups and downs of psoriatic arthritis COVID and your mental health Creating a hidradenitis suppurativa care team Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Cupping therapy: Can it relieve fibromyalgia pain?
Depression, anxiety and exercise Depression: Diagnosis is key Depression during pregnancy Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap Depression major depressive disorder Depression: Provide support, encouragement Depression: Supporting a family member or friend Diabetes and Alzheimer's Diabetes and depression: Coping with the two conditions Diagnosing Alzheimer's Dissociative disorders Vitamin C and mood Drug addiction substance use disorder Alzheimer's elder care Electroconvulsive therapy ECT Empty nest syndrome Fatigue Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia and acupuncture Fibromyalgia: Does exercise help or hurt?
Fibromyalgia: Linked to other health problems? Fish oil and depression Folic acid supplements: Can they slow cognitive decline? Foods and sleep Ginkgo biloba: Can it prevent memory loss?
Hangovers Hashimoto's disease Headache Hidradenitis suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa and biologics: Get the facts Hidradenitis suppurativa and diet: What's recommended? Hidradenitis suppurativa and sleep: How to get more zzz's Hidradenitis suppurativa: Tips for weight-loss success Hidradenitis suppurativa: What is it?
Hidradenitis suppurativa: When does it appear? Hidradenitis suppurativa: Where can I find support? How opioid addiction occurs How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids How to use opioids safely Huperzine A: Can it treat Alzheimer's?
Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment? Different antidepressants can have a range of different side effects. Always check the information leaflet that comes with your medicine to see what the possible side effects are.
The most common side effects of antidepressants are usually mild. Side effects should improve within a few days or weeks of treatment, as the body gets used to the medicine. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking antidepressants. It's important that you do not stop taking antidepressants suddenly. Once you're ready to come off antidepressants, your doctor will probably recommend reducing your dose gradually over several weeks — or longer, if you have been taking them for a long time.
This is to help prevent any withdrawal symptoms you might get as a reaction to coming off the medicine. Read more about stopping or coming off antidepressants. SSRIs are the most widely prescribed type of antidepressants.
They're usually preferred over other antidepressants, as they cause fewer side effects. An overdose is also less likely to be serious. They were designed to be a more effective antidepressant than SSRIs.
However, the evidence that SNRIs are more effective in treating depression is uncertain. However, they may also cause more drowsiness at first. TCAs are an older type of antidepressant.
0コメント