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Why should antidepressant drug not be taken without consulting a doctor?

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Side effects are caused when a drug binds to more than one receptor site some antidepressant drug bind to serotonin receptor which can cause dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation. Further, dose of drug is also crucial because when taken in higher dose, these act as poisons and may cause death . Hence, a doctor must be consulted before taking the drug. 

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