Depression is a state of mind of a human where in he or she is totally upset or sad or is not in mood to do anything. He or she is not motivated/encouraged to live and live the life as it comes. Sometimes in depression a human may behave in abnormal way like quite aggresive in nature or may go and sit in some lonely place and rather prefer to live alone than to talk with anyone. Depressed person has Intense feelings of guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, isolation/loneliness, decrease in self esteem, sleeping problems such as nightmares and/or anxiety.

Although a low mood or state of dejection that does not affect functioning is often colloquially referred to as depression, clinical depression is a clinical diagnosis and may be different from the everyday meaning of "being depressed".

Clinical Depression affects about 16% of the population on at least one occasion in their lives. In some countries, such as Australia, one in four women and one in eight men will suffer from depression.

There are medications available for the treatment of depression which are called as Anti Depressants.

(1) Citalopram : Citalopram is manufactred by Kern Pharmaceuticals. Citalopram is prescription drug an antidepressant medication that affects neurotransmitters. he most commonly-noted side effects associated with citalopram are nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, headache, tremor, and inability to sleep.here are medications available for the treatment of depression which are called as Anti Depressants.

(2) Effexor :Effexor is anitdepressent prescription drug manufactured by Wyeth pharmaceuticals. Effexor side effects , that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, constipation, change in sexual function, increased sweating, nervousness, or tremor. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE Effexor, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

(3) Prozac : Prozac is a antidepressant prescription drug manufactured by Lilly pharma and comes in dosage of 20Mg and 90Mg. It is recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine Prozac. Here are the minor side effects that can be caused with this antidepressant drug Prozac like Headache, Dry Mouth, Sweating, fatigueness, Dizziness, Sexual problems, Pain in the muscles and joints, etc.