Is antidepressants bad for you

All prescription drugs can be harmful if used incorrectly or by the wrong person. A prescription, after all, is customized to the patient and the problem being treated. All drugs also have "side effects" which may or may not be troublesome. If the side effects are too severe, a doctor will usually suggest an alternative drug.

You can find detailed information about specific drugs (including antidepressants) on the web, or you can ask a pharmacist for the information sheet that describes the drug.