1986 Antidepressant: A Retrospective Impact
The Dawn of a New Era in Depression Treatment: 1986 and Beyond The 1980s witnessed significant advancements in the treatment of depression. While tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) – medications known for their often-unpleasant side effects like dry mouth and blurred vision – dominated the landscape, the promise of improved therapies fuelled ongoing research. This article explores the impact of an unidentified antidepressant introduced in 1986, acknowledging inherent limitations due to the drug's unknown identity....