Are Antidepressants Right for You?

December 17, 2014 Day 1: Are Antidepressants Right for You? Facts and Tips about Antidepressants By Shereen A. Gharbia, PharmD If you've just been given a prescription for antidepressants, or you're thinking of asking your doctor about them, you probably have a lot of questions about how these medications work and the reasons people take them. You may also be feeling anxious about the idea of taking a pill for depression or another emotional health condition. That's a common reaction among people who are offered antidepressants. Medication is commonly used to manage psychiatric disorders. There are several kinds of antidepressants. Learn more about depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder — the most common conditions antidepressants are prescribed to treat. » Next Newsletter: How Antidepressants Can Help Your Depression