01 Aug Why People Stop Taking Antidepressants: I Don’t Like How It Makes Me Feel

While treatment is supposed to improve quality of life, some people complain about the side effects of antidepressants. These may include nausea, weight gain, loss of sexual desire, fatigue or insomnia. After trying many different antidepressants, some people still can’t find one that works. Oftentimes, when first starting a new antidepressant, it fails to help improve their symptoms so the physician raises the dosage of the antidepressants, leading to new side effects. However, just because the first or even the second antidepressant you try causes side effects doesn’t mean all antidepressants will cause side effects.

You shouldn’t have to deal with negative effects just to treat your depression. If you’re not happy with the medication you are taking, maybe it’s time to consider other options. Through medical research, we hope to find better medicines to treat depression every day.

Why participate in clinical trials?

• No insurance is necessary, medication is provided at no cost
• Gain access to new, alternative treatment options
• Research treatment may be the result of the most recent, advanced, cutting-edge technology
• You become an active participant in your health care by being proactive and taking charge of your treatment.
• Clinical trials are confidential
• The clinical data generated by your participation may help others that suffer from the same illness

The Institute for Advanced Medical Research also offers no cost aftercare treatment to help you find out what medication works best for you. Regardless of whether you fully improve, partially improve or have no change, the free after study care will get you where you need to be with regards to symptoms of depression. To find out more information about our depression programs call the Institute for Advanced Medical Research at 770-817-9200.