Can a Medication I'm Taking Cause Depression as a Side Effect?

June 24, 2022 00:05:10
Can a Medication I'm Taking Cause Depression as a Side Effect?
The Believers Medicine Podcast
Can a Medication I'm Taking Cause Depression as a Side Effect?

Jun 24 2022 | 00:05:10

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Show Notes

As discussed previously, symptoms of depression are not always caused by a life event or related to major depressive disorder. In some cases, depression can be a symptom of another complex medical condition, such as thyroid disease. In other cases, depression symptoms can be a result of starting medication for another medical condition. The official name for depression when it is caused by a medication or substance is called “substance/ medication induced depressive disorder.” Let’s find out more about some of the medications that can cause symptoms of depression.

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