Here is a list of antidepressants and antipsychotics/mood stabilizers that I commonly use, they are all newer medications, side effects are generally minimal and most people take them without any side effects, if side effects occur, they are commonly seen in the following areas. Fluoxetine (Benadryl) Duloxetine (Synthroid, OxyContin) is commonly associated with mild nausea and diarrhea. This is noticeable in the first week of taking the medicine and can be relieved naturally afterwards. Vitamin B6 can be taken if vomiting occurs, and the dosage can be temporarily reduced and slowly increased. Sertraline (Zoloft) is similar to the above, but less severe. Escitalopram (Lexapro, Paxil) Similar to the above, but very mild. Paroxetine (Sylocet, Sultanol) In addition to the mild gastrointestinal reactions mentioned above, it may have a certain sedative effect, if daytime drowsiness, you can take the drug at night, long-term use of individual weight gain is possible, need to monitor and control body weight, such as caused by significant weight gain should be reported to the doctor in a timely manner, to see if there is a need to change the drug. Venlafaxine (Ionus, Bolusin) In addition to early gastrointestinal reactions, visible excessive sweating, such as significant can find a doctor to change the drug. In hypertensive patients doses over 150mg should be monitored for mildly elevated blood pressure. Bupropion (Lefortin) Side effects are smaller, may be slight sweating, weight loss, weight loss effect in antidepressants unique, suitable for obesity or weight gain after taking the drug patients. Mirtazapine (Rimelon) Appetite weight gain, good effect for depression appetite weight loss, such as weight has a tendency to exceed the normal should control the diet to increase the amount of exercise, if the weight gain is significant should be reported to the doctor. Individuals daytime sleepiness, usually 1-2 weeks can be reduced, such as long-term non-relief can find a doctor to change the drug. Quetiapine (Seroquel) Do not take more than 25mg (1 tablet) for the first time, otherwise it may cause low blood pressure and fainting after standing up suddenly, especially for elderly patients who are prone to fall. This problem does not occur with gradual dosing. The 1 tablet I wrote in the chart refers to the 25mg dose prescribed in the hospital, some patients have bought 200mg and taken 1 tablet on their own resulting in fainting. Weight gain is possible with long-term use, and is more pronounced with larger amounts, but may not be pronounced with 25-50mg amounts. If you gain weight while taking the medication, you should check your blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar every 1-3 months. Olanzapine (Zephyr, Oranz) Drowsiness and weight gain are common problems. Drowsiness can be reduced in 1-2 weeks, but olanzapine is the medication with the most significant weight gain, not always, but more frequently. Be sure to monitor weight weekly, blood pressure lipids and glucose monthly, control diet, and exercise. Combined application of melatonin can inhibit some weight gain. If still ineffective can be combined with the hypoglycemic drug dimethyldiphenhydramine, which can control weight gain. Aside from the side effects of weight, this is a very effective drug, whether for schizophrenia, mania, bipolar depression, or as a booster for depression. Many people think the weight gain is due to the hormones in it, but it’s not, it’s partly due to its antihistamine effect causing stomach relaxation and promoting sleep. Risperidone (Visteon) Drowsiness and weight gain are less common than with the last two drugs, and if they do occur they should be controlled with diet and exercise. In some women, it may cause amenorrhea, or breast lactation, in which case the drug should be discontinued, which may disappear quickly, and a doctor should be consulted to change to another drug. Aripiprazole (Anlufan, Bosqing) Side effects are small, does not affect body weight and blood lipids, very individual in the initial period of taking the drug appeared tongue hard, drooling, speech slurred, can be reduced by half or with the dose of Antan two times a day a piece of oral, or can not sit still, fidgety, can be taken three times a day a piece of Xinde’an. After adapting to the drug, these reactions will disappear.