Side effects of Depression

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Drug treatments for depression are associated with a number of side effects (please see the separate topic on antidepressants). Generally, newer drugs such as SSRIs have fewer and less severe side effects than older drug therapies.

Psychological therapies have few, if any side effects. Some other therapies do have some side effects. For example, ECT can cause short-term headaches, memory problems, nausea and muscle aches.

The complementary therapy St Johnâ€™s Wort can result in feeling sick, causing dizziness and a dry mouth.