Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : December 17, 2023, 8:35 PM
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Antidepressants are drugs prescribed to patients suffering from depression and other medical conditions by doctors. This drug changes your mood, increasing chemicals in your brain. There are three types of antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and tricyclics.
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Antidepressants have many side effects, and nausea is a very common one. It increases serotonin levels in your body, affecting your digestive system. Increased serotonin levels can cause nausea. If you experience nausea after taking antidepressants, consult your doctor and try to keep your body hydrated. Drink stomach-healthy meals and eat healthy food.
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Another side effect is trouble sleeping. You may feel sleepy all day or be unable to get proper sleep. An increase in serotonin levels can disrupt your sleep. If you have insomnia, consider taking your antidepressant in the morning, with your doctor's approval. Start avoiding caffeinated drinks and foods. If you feel sleepy after taking antidepressants, consult your doctor and consider taking them at night.
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Fatigue is a very common side effect when taking antidepressants. You may feel this during the initial days or weeks of your treatment. To feel better, consider taking long naps during the day or engaging in physical activities. Consult your doctor for approval to take antidepressants before bedtime.
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Another side effect of antidepressants is weight gain in patients. During depression or any mental illness, patients lose their appetite, feeling full most of the time. To address this, antidepressants contain components that restore appetite. Some people return to their normal eating habits, but in some cases, people start eating more than usual, leading to weight gain.
