There are several conditions associated with anti-depressants. Here are a few of the most prominent of these conditions:
Diabetes: Some patients experience an increased craving for sweets and a fluctuation in insulin levels while they are on anti-depressants. Statistics indicate the risk of developing diabetes as a result of 2 years or more of being on anti-depressants is much higher than that of a person who hasn’t taken the drug.
Depression: While many of the side effects of anxiety and depression are resolved by the use of anti-depressants, for some individuals, these thoughts and feelings can worsen and require further treatment. This is especially true when the patient is first taking the drug and adjusting to the changes in their body and mind brought on by the drug.
Suicide: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have proven a major boon in the process of preventing suicide among people of all ages. This is despite the suicidal thoughts often associated with anti-depressants in the early stages of taking the drugs and with children and adolescents who take them. As a result, any negative of suicidal thoughts should be reported to a doctor so the patient can be monitored for safety.
Breast Cancer: There are some studies that link the use of anti-depressants to growth of breast tumors and lumps, which are thought to feed off of the drugs.
Side Effects: Symptoms such as dizziness, lowered sex drive, drowsiness and weight gain are commonly associated with anti-depressants and often cause patients to avoid them or change prescriptions to lessen their effects.