Is there an antidepressant that would be safe for people over 70. one side effect i would be afraid of is sleeplessness.

Most SSRIs: Ssris, which are a basic class of antidepressant, are generally considered safe for most people. In elderly patients, with any medication, one must be careful and conservative in prescribing, as it they can build up in their system much more easily. For this reason, physicians often start with a very low dose, and increase dosage very slowly if at all.

Mirtazapine 15 mg : You may benefit from a trial of Mirtazapine 15 mg take one half tablet by mouth at bedtime or a whole tablet if that is not effective. It helps with sleep too. However, it may increase you appetite.

Anti-Depressant: Consult a mentall health professional who can help you decide if in fact you need an anti-depressant and which one will be best for you given your age and other medications. Consider a short time in psychotherapy as for mild depression it is often more effective than medications. Best wishes.

Antidepressants: Several options. Best to sit down with a psychiatrist with geriatric work experience and review options.