Antidepressants can secretly affect your weight, heart rate, and blood pressure; know their side effects and how to stay safe |
Antidepressants are designed to fight depression and anxiety; their physical side effects can be quite different depending on the kind of drug. Large recent studies have shown that medications can have profound effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolism in strikingly different ways. Some of these drugs may contribute to weight gain, while…