Antidepressants are drugs used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and of other conditions, including some anxiety disorders, some chronic pain conditions (off-label use), and to help manage some addictions. Common side-effects of antidepressants include dry mouth, weight gain, dizziness, headaches, and sexual dysfunction.

Reference: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidepressant , consulted on June 28th, 2019

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