Some antidepressants will suit some and not others so it is
important to discuss with your GP any problems you may have whilst taking the
tablets. This is because your GP can change your medication to another one that
may suit you better.
Some antidepressants can affect breastfeeding so your GP will
ask about how you are feeding your baby and select the medication most appropriate.
Unfortunately anti depressants take a while to have their full
affect, usually 4 weeks, so often your treatment will be given with some other
form of treatment to help with your depression.
Your GP depending on the severity of your depression will consider the most
appropriate dose for you. Treatment is usually started on the lowest dose to
be affective. However, this can be adjusted to suit your needs, so it is important
to keep in contact with your GP whilst taking the medication
Many people are concerned that anti depressants are addictive.
However, the newer medications that are out now have not been found to be addictive.
Nonetheless, you should see your course of treatment through and do not stop
taking your medication without seeing your GP first. For post natal depression
the course of medication recommended is 6 months this is because your symptoms
may return.
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Antidepressants are given to
help your cope with the symptoms of depression such as low mood, poor sleep and
irritability. There are several types of antidepressants, each with various side
effects so your GP will discuss this with your before they prescribe.
