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Handling Side Effects of Antidepressant Medications

You can avoid some of the most common side effects of antidepressant medications with these tips. Many side effects go away after a few weeks of treatment as your body adjusts.

**Handling the side effects of antidepressant medicines**
Side effect	What you can do
Constipation	Eat cereals and other high-fiber foods (apples, salads, and celery), and drink plenty of fluids.
Dizziness	Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position.
Drug interaction	Do not use any medications for common illnesses such as the flu or allergies without first speaking with your doctor or pharmacist. Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other drugs.
Dry mouth	Use sugarless gum or candy. Take frequent sips of water throughout the day.
Nausea	Eat more frequent, smaller meals rather than large meals.
Sleep problems	Avoid caffeine or other stimulants.

FDA Advisory. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. The FDA does not recommend that people stop using these medicines. Instead, a person taking antidepressants should be watched for warning signs of suicide. This is especially important at the beginning of treatment or when the doses are changed.

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
Last Revised	January 12, 2011

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Last Updated: January 12, 2011

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