Pharmacology of Antidepressants: dental implications.

Abstract

Using antidepressants to treat depression, however may be effective and useful, must be combined with psychotherapy of some sort in order to make it most effective. They cause a few side effects in the oral cavity which need to be taken care of and constantly monitored.. like xerostomia, bruxism, decreased levels of homeostasis and patients taking these medications should not be given anesthetic with adrenaline.