While it's true most drugs can induce side effects, your ability to cope with them entirely depends of the severity of the symptoms. If they are unbearable then obviously you'll need to see your Doc and review your treatment asap. He's the best person to advise you on whether a drug is appropriate for your condition or not, as he is in possesion of your full medical history.

xx ~M~

I had severe depression before I got saved and a little bit afterwards, 5-7 years ago. I was suicidal as well and my mom was diagnosed with manic depression and schizophrenia I believe it was.

I was on Effexor and St. John's Wort too, had a bottle sitting around in my closet I didn't even notice (the wort) until recently. I was also on Paxil and Welbutrin too, probably some others too that I don't remember. I don't really know that one was any better then the other though since I was on a bunch at one time, didn't spend much time on any one only. They only seemed to make things worse, if you're right about St. John's Wort that was probably what did it too, and since it was an over-the-counter one that was easily procureable...

Well, I just gave up on them all and trusted in God and He got me out of it. I don't know that I'd say life has gotten easier, but God has helped me bear things that once would've crushed me more easily, and He's working my life out to be the most meaningful, valuable one I can have on planet earth. Good enough for me