Neurotransmitters and the side effects of antidepressants
We certainly wish that antidepressants in particular, and all psychiatric medications in particular were free of side-effects. It would be a boon to our patients, and their families. Sadly, there is no such thing as a medication without any risk of side-effects. Even over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Benadryl an aspirin can have pretty serious side-effects.
Some side-effects of medications are related to dose — the higher the dose, the …