Why do antidepressants make you have suicidal thoughts?

Answer 1

Because they make you feel better.

At the height of a clinical depression a person is literally too depressed to commit suicide most of the time, they usually lack sufficient energy or will to do it and remain in bed for hours instead.. When started on antidepressants the patient begins to feel a bit better but still quite depressed (antidepressants take awhile to fully kick in) during this period of time it is more likely that a person will have the energy and will to commit or seriously consider suicide.

Answer 2

Yes, it even says so on the commercials.

The medicine messes with the chemicals in your brain.

Thus resulting in suicidal thoughts and sometimes actions.

If you or someone you know are taking some sort of depression medicine and are experiencing this, and feel it could result in suicide, stop taking the medicine and contact your doter immediately.

God Bless.

Answer 3

First of all, understand that anti-depression medications attempt to alter an incredibly complex and not fully understood chemical system in the human brain. In many cases they can do this successfully, and reduce the symptoms of depression. However, it is possible that some combination of patient, medication and dosage will have no effect, or even worsen the symptoms of depression. This is why it's critically important to work with a doctor to measure the effects of any new medication and determine if the desired result is occurring, or whether the prescription should be altered.

Answer 4

Could be because of stress in your life. Try relaxing more, and if it continues you need help.