Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following antidepressant-related questions:

1. Are antidepressants appropriate for my condition?
   
   
2. How exactly will antidepressants improve my condition?
   
   
3. Are you certain that I need to take an antidepressant?
   
   
4. Which antidepressant is right for me?
   
   
5. What if this antidepressant does not work?
   
   
6. How soon can I expect to experience improvement in my condition?
   
   
7. Which side effects should I immediately report to you?
   
   
8. What should I do if the side effects are too severe for me to tolerate?
   
   
9. What happens if I accidentally skip a dose of this antidepressant?
   
   
10. What if I become pregnant while taking this antidepressant?