Antidepressants although regarded as a cure for depression often cause unhealthy side-effects in some of the patients. It is best to talk to keep your doctor informed about any side-effects you are suffering from and take their advice in whether to stop taking the drugs gradually or cope with the side-effects until the medication period is over.

• Nausea – food should accompany the antidepressants and the meals should be restricted to smaller amounts and occasions. Drink carbonated-free fluids such as unsweetened juice and cold water and ask your doctor for a decrease in dosage.
• Weight gain – exercise regularly as per instructed by a proper dietician and eat organic foods like vegetables.
• Sexual side effects may be overcome by dosage changes. This may materialize as taking a break from the medicine once a week and engaging in sexual activity before taking the dose. You can also opt for other antidepressants that do not harm sexual drive or take up a medication that will stimulate it.
• Fatigue – reduce stress levels, naps and perform relaxation techniques.
• Insomnia – don’t take the medicine before you sleep, avoid caffeine and exercise a few hours prior to bedtime.
• Dryness in the mouth can be overcome by sucking on ice and sugar free hard candy.
• Constipation – drink a lot of fluids and eat fiber foods or supplements.