What Antidepressant Has The Least Side Effects?

Posted on Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Question : What antidepressant has the least side effects?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Escitalopram is the possible antidepressant.

Detailed Answer:
Hi mam,
Welcome to ask a doctor service,

I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern.

Yes, escitalopram is the antidepressant with most effective action and least side effects.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is definitely advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back,

I have gone through your follow up query.

Yes, escitalopram is definitely most effective with least side effects.

You can discuss with your doctor and get prescription based medicine.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D