[header] How to use antidepressants for elderly adults [title] Look for drug interactions. [step] When you are looking into antidepressants for elderly depression, you need to make sure that any medications that you are currently on do not interact with what you might take. There are a number of different medications that can cause side effects if taken with antidepressants. 
Make sure your doctor knows all the medications you are on so you can avoid this. [substeps] Also let your doctor know any supplement you are on.