• Can antidepressants help with anger?

I am a 23 year old male. I want to know if antidepressants can help with anger?

5 Answers

  • Psychiatrist
  • San Leandro, CA

The most typical antidepressants used today, the SSRI's (like Prozac), are not a good choice for treating anger. They often have the side effect of akathesia (a type of agitation), which can lead to more, not less, anger.

  • Psychiatrist
  • Moncton, NB

If anger is part of someone’s depression or anxiety disorder, it may help. Otherwise, anger management therapy is recommended for both anger types with or without depression.

  • Psychiatrist
  • Fair Oaks, California

As a general rule, no. However, in some situations, where the anger is accompanied by considerable anxiety, an antidepressant could be helpful,

  • Psychiatrist
  • Columbus, GA

YES, mainly the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).

  • Psychiatrist
  • Bullhead City, AZ

Yes, sometimes anger is a symptom of depression. 

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