Antidepressants are no exception.
For the millions of people who try these medications, managing side effects is part of managing their illness. The side effects of some of these medications can make one wonder, sometimes, if the treatment is worse than the illness, especially considering the delayed beneficial action of antidepressants. Remembering that side effects usually decrease as the beneficial effects of the medication increases is helpful. Several classes of antidepressant medication exist. Each class has side effects most commonly associated with it.