Antidepressant drugs are used for - Social anxiety disorder - Bipolar disorder - Depression - Anxiety - Major depression disorder - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Childhood enuresis - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Insomnia - Chronic pain - Migraine - Panic disorders - Eating disorder - Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Multiple sclerosis - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Antidepressants are controlled medicines are not over-the-counter medicines. They need prescription from a doctor. The side-effects of antidepressants are quite intense especially when the consumer becomes dependent on them. It is necessary to follow the prescription according to doctor’s guideline.