Book Description When the original edition of Prozac and the New Antidepressants was published just three years ago， more than eleven million people were taking Prozac， Zoloft， Paxil， and the other "new antidepressants"-amid a swirling national debate about their effectiveness， their dangers， and their societal implications. Today the number is estimated to have almost doubled， and the number of new drugs being used to treat depression has also increased significantly. But what do most of these people really know about these so-called miracle drugs? In this practical and user-friendly guide， Harvard Medical School professor William Appleton answers all the important basic questions， including: How do I know if I need to take an antidepressant? What are the various side effects? Which antidepressant is right for me? How will it affect my personality? What can I do if none of the drugs can help me? This completely revised and updated edition examines current trends in the ongoing debate about antidepressants， including a discussion of the herbal remedy St. John's Wort and up-to-the-minute information on all the latest medications being used to treat depression. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Card catalog description More than 11 million people worldwide are currently taking Prozac， but what do most of these people really know about this so-called miracle drug and the other new antidepressants being prescribed? This comprehensive look at each of these drugs and their pros and cons answers such questions as: Will Prozac make me lose the essense of my personality or make me out of control? Can I take other drugs along with Prozac? Are these drugs addictive? What are the side effects， and how can I manage them? And much more. See all Editorial Reviews