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Side effects of antidepressants: An overview

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2006 April;73(4):351-353, 356-360-361
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ABSTRACTAdverse effects of antidepressant drugs can decrease compliance and delay recovery. It is therefore crucial to consider potential side effects when choosing an antidepressant. Although there is no perfect antidepressant that works quickly and is completely free of adverse reactions, newer antidepressants are safer, better tolerated, and associated with a lower rate of noncompliance.