• April 25, 2024

A single dose of antidepressants It generates quantifiable changes in a matter of hours, so that patients with depression usually feel better four hours after ingestion; however, it is very important to maintain control.

According to a study by the Max Planck Gesellschaft Institute, antidepressants lower levels of connectivity in almost all areas of the brain, but connectivity in the cerebellum and thalamus increases.

Cheer up!

The main function of these drugs is to increase the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps maintain a balance in the mood of people suffering from depression , sensory perception, cognitive control and motor activity.

Serotonin occurs naturally in the brain, however, people with depression usually have a lower production than others. So the function of antidepressants is to reabsorb that neurotransmitter to strengthen communication between cells associated with mood.

Beware of abuse!

According to Royal College of Psychiatrist , many of the antidepressants can cause side effects that endanger your life, so it is important that you inform yourself and take the correct dose.

Tricyclics

This type of antidepressant causes dryness in the mouth, slight body tremors, speed up your heart rate, cause constipation, drowsiness and weight gain. They are dangerous in overdose.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Dizziness and anxiety are normal during the first week of treatment. They generate indigestion and alterations in sexual life. Problems urinating, memory, confusion.

Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

They increase blood pressure, cause dizziness and confusion.

Inhibitors of monoaminoxidase

They favor the development of hypertension if it is ingested with the consumption of foods rich in tyramine, an amino acid found in nuts, cheeses, avocados, cucumbers and other foods.

Noradrenergics and specific serotonergic antidepressants

The side effects of this antidepressant are drowsiness, weight gain and sexual problems.

To avoid these side effects it is important that you go with a doctor to review your medical history and prescribe the one that best suits your needs.

"Against depression, use outdoor life, sobriety, the selection of your food, the prudence of alcohol, avoid worries and control your emotions": Nietzsche.