ANTIDEPRESSANT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

antidepressant

adjective

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as in antianxiety

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Recent Examples of antidepressant Suddenly discontinuing these medications may trigger what is known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The majority of antidepressant prescriptions in the United States are written not by psychiatrists but by primary care physicians — clinicians who manage large numbers of patients, short visits, and limited psychiatric training. — Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026 Nearly 375,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 17 June 2026 Initially, the authors found maternal antidepressant use during pregnancy was linked with a 35% higher risk of ADHD and a 69% higher risk of autism without intellectual disabilities. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for antidepressant

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The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.

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The classic pisco sour is unmissable, as is the island cocktail made with pisco, eucalyptus syrup, and wild murta, a local antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic berry used by indigenous communities in traditional medicine and food.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

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