Some prescription drugs can cause depression. Here are some examples:

	Nytol and other over-the-counter sleeping aids containing diphenhydramine
	Diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), and other prescription antianxiety medications known as benzodiazepines
	Medicines prescribed to strengthen the heart such as digitoxin (Crystodigin) and digoxin (Lanoxin), known as digitalis medicines
	Prescription medications for high blood pressure and angina such as propranolol (Inderal) and other beta blocker drugs
	Reserpine (Ser-Ap-Es) and other high blood pressure medications that are prescribed to control nerve impulses
	Alcohol

If you are taking one of these drugs and are feeling unusually sad, consult with your physician. Under no circumstances should you discontinue any prescription medications without your doctor’s consent.