“What medications to avoid with depression?”

Certain medications can worsen depression and should be used with caution or avoided if possible:

Benzodiazepines: While used for anxiety, they can potentially exacerbate depression.
Beta-Blockers: Drugs like propranolol can sometimes increase depressive symptoms.
Corticosteroids: These can affect mood stability and may lead to depressive symptoms.
Statins: There's some evidence suggesting they might contribute to mood changes.
Hormonal Contraceptives: Some individuals may experience mood changes on these medications.
It's important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medications.

Many of the common dilemmas people with mental health conditions face when seeking treatment for their depression diagnosis is combining treatments with social behaviors such as; drinking, illicit drugs, and other prescription drugs with a sedative effect that can further induce depression in and of themselves such as opioids. The best advice is to stay clear of any and all street drugs and alcohol, if you or a loved one has depression as a diagnosis please seek treatment for depression as soon as possible with an appropriately qualified mental health provider and assessment. As far as medications are concerned staying away from specific medications for alleviation of depression symptoms depends on the individual and their metabolism and diagnosis as to the proper course of action with psychopharmacological interventions. Definitely what works for one patient is not the same as what will work for all patients. Hope this helps. Thank you.