Read this for how depression medications work, side effects, effectiveness, alternatives and more, but be sure to ask your doctor too.

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Learn how some depression medications may be prescribed differently , not be advisable or carry certain risks for some populations.

Hear this NPR interview of a doctor/author discussing the depression medications known as antidepressants, including history and the state of-the-art.

Hear about exciting recent research on ketamine as a possible step towards development of a very fast-acting depression medication.

Find out about when and what therapy may be as effective as depression medication, and the benefit of both at the same time.

The FDA requires special labeling and information sheets for depression medications, called antidepressants, regarding suicidality. See what this about.

Here's the warning sheet on antidepressants, a type of depression medication with many generic and brand names, for kids and teens.

See these frequently asked questions about depression medications and the answers to them.

Informative article on whether it might not be a good idea to discontinue depression medication during pregnancy.

Former thinking that adding a depression medication to a medication regime for bipolar disorder is helpful, or that an antidepressant will cause mania, are challenged.

See the statistics on older people with depression and their response to depression medication.

Our chemistry is different and so are our choices of depression medication. Find out about your choices here.

You'll find a handy list of names, types and potential side effects of depression medications here.

This overview of depression medications explains the types and how to take them.

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See lots of good advice on depression medications and a list of the medications.