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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Lexapro And Breastfeeding

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FDA Warning: Serotonin Syndrome

In 2006, the FDA issued a warning against using triptan drugs and certain antidepressant medications at the same time. Combining a triptan with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) can result in serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess levels of the brain chemical serotonin.

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Lexapro and lower back pain?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...day I sat down and read my side effects to the med Lexapro. While reading the some of the... Read more »

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Ovarian Cancer: Causes
CausesAbout 20,180 new cases of ovarian cancer are expected in the United States in 2006. Evidence suggests that the incidence of ovarian cancer is declining. The average age for the onset of ovarian... Read more »
Asthma Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents
...who had a higher intake of vitamin D were less likely to give birth to children who developed asthma. Breast Feeding. Most studies on breastfeeding report some protection against wheezing and... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors
During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30 percent. Over 65 million American adults now have high blood pressure, and this condition... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Complications
Prompt treatment with antibiotics is very effective in curing Lyme disease in nearly all infected people, including children. A 2003 study showed that the long-term outcome of patients... Read more »

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