A person taking antidepressant medication is starting to gain weight, and reports decreasing interest in sexual activity. These changes are MOST common among people taking what kind of antidepressant medication?

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Second-generation antidepressants, also known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are most commonly associated with weight gain and decreased interest in sexual activity as side effects. MAO inhibitors and tricyclics may also have these side effects but are less commonly prescribed due to their potential for dangerous interactions or overdoses. Vagus nerve stimulators are a newer form of treatment for depression and are not associated with these side effects.

A Person Taking Antidepressant Medication Is Starting to Gain Weight