Are These Drugs Tranquilizers, Pep Pills, Sleeping Pills, Pain Pills, Hormone Pills, Sex Pills, or Nerve Pills?
No, not at all. They are called antidepressants. Antidepressants actually correct and treat the cause. Many of the above drugs only cover up depressive symptoms. If you are given a tranquilizer (Valium, Librium, Xanax, Ativan, etc.) sleeping pill, pain pill, etc., for symptoms of a physical depression, you might be less nervous but more depressed. 10. Are Antidepressants Addicting? Absolutely not. A person cannot become addicted even though they take antidepressants for months or years. However, there is a very real possibility of addiction to tranquilizers (Xanax, Valium, etc.). 11. Do They Have Undesirable Side Effects? Some people do experience mild side effects such as dry mouth or drowsiness but such side effects often dissipate over time. 12. How Long Will I Have to Take Antidepressants? For the first treatment, possibly six to nine months. For the second episode, nine months to one year. For three or more episodes, years of treatment may be required. Three or more bouts means th
