Are antidepressants really as good as they say they are?

Hi everyone... I was just wondering if antidepressants really work as they should. I've been thinking about taking them, and I was just wondering if they have any side effects or anything I should worry about, or if they don't actually work in the way they should. Thank you to anyone who answers.

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CarmenSanDiego · 36-40, F

I've been so low twice and had to get on them. I remember thinking that my life was perfect, but I had this sadness that I couldn't shake. When things get really bad, I go on Zoloft. I'm on 200 mgs and can mildly feel the effects. I don't have any side effects that I know of, and think I'm going to ask for an increase or a change. Zoloft really worked last time for me... this time, just mildly. Enough to make me smile some days and not be suicidal, so I'm glad.