"When Medication Side Effects Make You Rethink What It Means To Have A ‘Good Life’" - Sonya Vatomsky
Even if you aren’t aware of it, the chances are good that someone you know is taking some sort of psychiatric medicine. With those drugs, for many people, come the side effects – some of which can feel dire enough to become a problem in and of themselves, requiring a second treatment to offset the first. Many commonly prescribed antidepressants, in particular, can come with a host of side effects that can paradoxically contribute to depression. “The topic of helping people balance side effects and efficacy of psychiatric medications is really part of the skill of psychiatry,” said Antonia New, MD, professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. New encourages patients to share how their side effects are affecting their relationships, their self-esteem, and their overall enjoyment of life.
- Antonia S. New, MD, Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai