Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood...
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There seem to be a lot of news stories about marijuana lately. The New York Times has reported recently that smoking marijuana does not... Read more »
Two nights ago the shrill pulse of a house alarm rudely awakened me. Three in the morning isn't my favorite time. I seem to have a... Read more »
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may be helped by... Read more »
A study presented by Sepracor, maker of Lunesta, indicates that generalized anxiety disorder patients who took the sleep medicine along with Lexapro... Read more »
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
A recent study has found that Cipralex (sold as Lexapro in the United States) works better than Paxil for patients with depression, adding to other... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Anxiety disorders serious medical illnesses that involve intense feelings of fear, anxiety, worry or apprehension often associated with specific... Read more »