Myths and Facts About Antidepressants If you have moderate to severe depression that affects your daily life, you and your doctor can discuss treatment options: usually, a combination of antidepressants are prescribed. In research, it has been found that antidepressants are similar in terms of safety and effectiveness. Nonetheless, patients tend to have similar concerns about their use - and you can too. The antidepressants are a very common drug under investigation in 2015-2018, the period in question was used by about 13% of adults. However, despite the widespread use of antidepressants, there are still many myths and misconceptions that accompany their use, which need to be debunked. What Are The Most Common Myths About Antidepressants? Let's take a look at the 10 most common myths and misconceptions about antidepressants. Myth 1: Antidepressants Are Addictive. Fact: Antidepressants are not addictive physiologically or psychologically, but they can cause the disorder if they st...