In studies, SAMe has been shown to be roughly as effective as tricyclic medications (an older generation of prescription antidepressants).

In studies involving people with mild to moderate depression, St. John's wort has consistently outperformed placebo, and it has held its own against prescription antidepressants.

He knew she was taking prescription antidepressants, washed down with vodka, and hated her for being so weak.

You should also keep in mind that, like prescription antidepressants, St. John's wort does not work right away.

In people who take prescription antidepressants, 60 percent to 80 percent show improvement, with about half achieving a full recovery.

An overwhelming number of American youth are given a variety of prescription antidepressants, which only teach them that they should mask their problems.

While some people do take the sleeping pills for months at a time, others use over-the-counter antihistamines or prescription antidepressants that have sedation as a side effect.

Barnes also reported that Bradley physically and emotionally abused his own son, and stole prescription antidepressants from the office.

Some products are even billed as an alternative to prescription antidepressants.