The use of antidepressants is quite common with an increase in stress-related depression of the modern world. The tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and imipramine are among the older drugs for the treatment of depression. Newer drugs like the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the atypical antidepressants like mianserin and mirtazapine result in lesser side effects. Test your knowledge on antidepressants by taking this quiz.
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The question was "Antidepressants can cause weight loss." The answer listed is "Some of the older antidepressants are associated with weight gain." I agree this is correct, however, the SSRI antidepressants are also associated with weight loss, with Sibutramine being marketed for the indication, but removed due to toxicity.
The question was "Antidepressants can cause weight loss." The answer listed is "Some of the older antidepressants are associated with weight gain." I agree this is correct, however, the SSRI antidepressants are also associated with weight loss, with Sibutramine being marketed for the indication, but removed due to toxicity.