True or false: SSRIs, NDRIs, and SNRIs are considered new types of medications. -
ANSWER True. These medications are commonly prescribed because they improve
symptoms related to a broad group of depressive and anxiety disorders and are associated with
fewer side effects
These are still prescribed but are often associated with more side effects. - ANSWER
Tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) AKA 'older' antidepressants. Still may be
best fit for some individuals.
How long to antidepressants take to work? - ANSWER 4-8 weeks
Which symptoms of antidepressants sometimes improve before mood lifts? - ANSWER
Problems with: sleep, appetite, energy, or concentration.
What are some of the side effects of SSRIs and other antidepressants? (Bonus: additional
information about side effects) - ANSWER Upset stomach, headache, sexual dysfunction.
Bonus: side effects are generally mild and tend to improve over time.
What can be done for individuals who are sensitive to the side effects of antidepressant
medications? - ANSWER Start with a low dose, increasing the daily dose very slowly and/or
adjusting when they take the medication (ex: at night with food).
What is a newer FDA-approved medication for treatment-resistant depression? - ANSWER
Esketamine
When is treatment-resistant depression diagnosed/Esketamine prescribed? - ANSWER
When a person's symptoms have not improved after trying at least two antidepressant
therapies.
How is Esketamine administered? - ANSWER As a nasal spray in a health care provider's
office, a clinic, or a hospital.
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