Antidepressant Side Effects
At Alternative to Meds Center we recognize that Antidepressant Side Effects are often worse than the symptoms that antidepressants are prescribed to treat, and that there are better alternatives for mental health treatment than a lifetime of antidepressant drugging.
Would you like to watch yourself or someone you really love live life in ways you know are reachable?
Would you like to watch yourself or someone you really love live life in ways you know are reachable?
If you are suffering from major depression, the last thing you need is more suffering from side effects of Antidepressants that are supposed to help you. The many common side effects which often lead people to seek Antidepressant side effects help include, but are certainly not limited to: nausea, antidepressant weight gain or antidepressant weight loss, insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness, tremors, decreased sex drive, impotence, sexual dysfunction, sweating, diarrhea, sleepiness, constipation, headaches, dry mouth, and fatigue. The above-mentioned side effects are considered as not serious. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Effexor are among the types of anti-depression medications known for adverse effects.
Antidepressant medication side effects, for example, Prozac side effects and Effexor side effects can affect people in all ways; emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. They affect every person in a different way, some people don’t notice them or maybe they don’t want to. It is important to be aware of the fine print in prescription leaflets, it is important to be aware of all of the potential side effects that are associated with the drug you are taking. Aside from the average effects commonly reported to be associated with anti-depression drugs, there is a whole other realm of effects that include: suicidal thoughts, behaviors or attempts, new or worsened depression, new or worsened anxiety, aggression, hostility, acting dangerously impulsive, new or worsened irritability and other strange changes in behavior.
Not only do antidepressants such as SSRIs come with SSRI side effects and significant dangers, but recent research also has concerns about the effectiveness of these drugs. For many people, these drugs make depression worse; induce suicidal behaviors, and other worsening factors, especially during the first month or two of treatment. Many people try several drugs without finding one they can tolerate, knowing the facts about adverse effects and being able to weigh the benefits with the risks can help anyone make a rational decision about taking these medications. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) act on serotonin, a chemical in the brain. Serotonin regulates mood, however it also plays a role in pain, sleep, digestion, mental clarity, and other functions. As a result, SSRIs such as Zoloft do not affect just mood but also affect other parts of the body and can cause Zoloft side effects.
Side effects of Antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin side effects, in children are concerning, including the risk of Antidepressant withdrawal. In adults who are over the age of 65, SSRI use has additional concern. Research shows that SSRI drugs may increase the risk for bone loss, falls, and fractures in adults 65 or older. Some SSRI side effects diminish after the first few weeks of treatment while others may persist and even become worse. Anti-depressant drugs can cause severe Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking them, especially if you discontinue you them abruptly; this is described as discontinuation syndrome and can definitely be considered a side effect. These serious problems often require professional Antidepressant side effects help and alternative mental health treatment.
It is dangerous that in some people, anti-depressants can cause an increase instead of a decrease in depression and in many cases, an increased risk of suicide. This is particularly relevant for children and adolescents taking Antidepressants, however anyone taking these drugs should be very careful and watchful for suicidal thoughts. Side effects should be closely monitored, especially if there is a change in dose or in adolescent patients, presence of Antidepressant side effects such as anxiety, hostility, extreme agitation, and anxiety are signs that the drug is making things worse. Overcome these problems by seeking help and using alternative to psychiatry treatment for depression that may be equal or much better in effectiveness minus all of the side effects.
Even when an individual is not deficient in Serotonin to begin with, the Antidepressant can cause a Serotonin deficiency to develop. SSRI’s and SNRI’s don’t produce or help to create Serotonin, these drugs block reuptake of Serotonin. The Serotonin is supposed to be re-up-taken, so that the nerve cell can reuse it. This is a process of conservation. But if the Serotonin is forced to stay out in the space of the nerves (the synapse), it is caused to degrade into metabolites, and there is then no Serotonin left for reuptake. This is a similar process to the way Cocaine use only alleviates depression temporarily. Cocaine wastes all of the Dopamine, instead of creating it. Dopamine is our “reward” neurochemical, when an individual first ingests cocaine, everything will feel rewarding. But at some point, all Dopamine will be exhausted and there is nothing that will hold reward or value to the individual. Serotonin’s nature is inhibitory; it inhibits stimulation from the environment and additionally reduces compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors, and produces the neuro-hormones for sleep.
When an individual chooses to go through medication withdrawal from an anti-depressant, they will most likely suffer with overstimulation, sleeplessness, anxiety, symptoms of OCD and even symptoms that are similar to Tourette’s syndrome. This occurs because there is now truly a Serotonin deficiency. Alternative to Meds Center Sedona rehab searches for the underlying reasons why an individual may be depressed. To combat depression while medication is being withdrawn, we employ the use of targeted orthomolecular medicine and IV nutrient treatments and other supplements that will actually help to create Serotonin. Our Arizona drug help program also uses lab testing, purification of neurotoxins accumulated in the environment, natural substances that will stabilize and balance the neurochemistry, tapering techniques for comfortable medication withdrawal, peer support, massage, exercise, yoga, and alternative mental health therapies to manage symptoms of depression and provide successful relief from Antidepressant medication side effects.
At Alternative to Meds Center, we are discovering success daily. Weekly, we are holding graduations which celebrate this success. Around 50 people come to these ceremonies, friends, family, other residents, and staff. Truly amazing stories have been talked about at these events, which sometimes recount many decades spent in suffering, told now with extreme clarity. It is very encouraging to us when we watch this knowing that our participants possess the skills to keep up a positive healthy life and be an inspiration to other people.
We invite your telephone call so you can speak with us and know about the variety of Antidepressant side effects help available.
Written By: Nicole Bonnet
Antidepressant medication side effects, for example, Prozac side effects and Effexor side effects can affect people in all ways; emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. They affect every person in a different way, some people don’t notice them or maybe they don’t want to. It is important to be aware of the fine print in prescription leaflets, it is important to be aware of all of the potential side effects that are associated with the drug you are taking. Aside from the average effects commonly reported to be associated with anti-depression drugs, there is a whole other realm of effects that include: suicidal thoughts, behaviors or attempts, new or worsened depression, new or worsened anxiety, aggression, hostility, acting dangerously impulsive, new or worsened irritability and other strange changes in behavior.
Not only do antidepressants such as SSRIs come with SSRI side effects and significant dangers, but recent research also has concerns about the effectiveness of these drugs. For many people, these drugs make depression worse; induce suicidal behaviors, and other worsening factors, especially during the first month or two of treatment. Many people try several drugs without finding one they can tolerate, knowing the facts about adverse effects and being able to weigh the benefits with the risks can help anyone make a rational decision about taking these medications. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) act on serotonin, a chemical in the brain. Serotonin regulates mood, however it also plays a role in pain, sleep, digestion, mental clarity, and other functions. As a result, SSRIs such as Zoloft do not affect just mood but also affect other parts of the body and can cause Zoloft side effects.
Side effects of Antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin side effects, in children are concerning, including the risk of Antidepressant withdrawal. In adults who are over the age of 65, SSRI use has additional concern. Research shows that SSRI drugs may increase the risk for bone loss, falls, and fractures in adults 65 or older. Some SSRI side effects diminish after the first few weeks of treatment while others may persist and even become worse. Anti-depressant drugs can cause severe Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking them, especially if you discontinue you them abruptly; this is described as discontinuation syndrome and can definitely be considered a side effect. These serious problems often require professional Antidepressant side effects help and alternative mental health treatment.
It is dangerous that in some people, anti-depressants can cause an increase instead of a decrease in depression and in many cases, an increased risk of suicide. This is particularly relevant for children and adolescents taking Antidepressants, however anyone taking these drugs should be very careful and watchful for suicidal thoughts. Side effects should be closely monitored, especially if there is a change in dose or in adolescent patients, presence of Antidepressant side effects such as anxiety, hostility, extreme agitation, and anxiety are signs that the drug is making things worse. Overcome these problems by seeking help and using alternative to psychiatry treatment for depression that may be equal or much better in effectiveness minus all of the side effects.
Even when an individual is not deficient in Serotonin to begin with, the Antidepressant can cause a Serotonin deficiency to develop. SSRI’s and SNRI’s don’t produce or help to create Serotonin, these drugs block reuptake of Serotonin. The Serotonin is supposed to be re-up-taken, so that the nerve cell can reuse it. This is a process of conservation. But if the Serotonin is forced to stay out in the space of the nerves (the synapse), it is caused to degrade into metabolites, and there is then no Serotonin left for reuptake. This is a similar process to the way Cocaine use only alleviates depression temporarily. Cocaine wastes all of the Dopamine, instead of creating it. Dopamine is our “reward” neurochemical, when an individual first ingests cocaine, everything will feel rewarding. But at some point, all Dopamine will be exhausted and there is nothing that will hold reward or value to the individual. Serotonin’s nature is inhibitory; it inhibits stimulation from the environment and additionally reduces compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors, and produces the neuro-hormones for sleep.
When an individual chooses to go through medication withdrawal from an anti-depressant, they will most likely suffer with overstimulation, sleeplessness, anxiety, symptoms of OCD and even symptoms that are similar to Tourette’s syndrome. This occurs because there is now truly a Serotonin deficiency. Alternative to Meds Center Sedona rehab searches for the underlying reasons why an individual may be depressed. To combat depression while medication is being withdrawn, we employ the use of targeted orthomolecular medicine and IV nutrient treatments and other supplements that will actually help to create Serotonin. Our Arizona drug help program also uses lab testing, purification of neurotoxins accumulated in the environment, natural substances that will stabilize and balance the neurochemistry, tapering techniques for comfortable medication withdrawal, peer support, massage, exercise, yoga, and alternative mental health therapies to manage symptoms of depression and provide successful relief from Antidepressant medication side effects.
At Alternative to Meds Center, we are discovering success daily. Weekly, we are holding graduations which celebrate this success. Around 50 people come to these ceremonies, friends, family, other residents, and staff. Truly amazing stories have been talked about at these events, which sometimes recount many decades spent in suffering, told now with extreme clarity. It is very encouraging to us when we watch this knowing that our participants possess the skills to keep up a positive healthy life and be an inspiration to other people.
We invite your telephone call so you can speak with us and know about the variety of Antidepressant side effects help available.
Written By: Nicole Bonnet
