medication

I think i might have depression but dont want to see doctor for work reasons.I have been taking herbal ant depressants but no change still feel down.
I got some real anti-depressants online but dont know if i should take them. I had one tablet and it made me a little queezy.
The drug has ESCITOL-20      ie Escitalopram Oxalate
Is it safe to take these or is there any substitute i can take?

Thanx

[Sandra Y, RPh]

Some herbals are supposedly helpful in treating depression.  A major drawback towards their use is that they have not actually been proven to be effective.  Antidepressants are only available with a prescription, so your best option here to feel better is to make an appointment with your doctor.  Unless the drug you ordered online was approved by your doctor with a prescription, the drug you have may be unsafe.  Although you may not want to, it would be in your best interest to talk to your doctor.  He/she will be able to help you further.