Antidepressant

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  • noun. A drug used to treat clinical depression.
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  • noun. An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.
  • adjective. Preventing or counteracting depression.
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  • noun. any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
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    "If an antidepressant is appropriate for your situation, our Best Buy Drugs report gives you information to choose one in consultation with your doctor or mental-health professional."
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