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...
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I consulted Justine Kent, MD, for the latest information about treating anxiety disorders with medications. Dr. Kent is an Adjunct... Read more »
Over the past few years there has been a considerable shift in our relationship with medicine. People of my generation were pretty well... Read more »
Traditional treatment for children with anxiety includes cognitive behavioral therapy and medication if needed. During the course of... Read more »
I don’t know how many nights I have lain awake worrying about something I did, something I need to do, or something disastrous that’s... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pristiq for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. Pristiq is drugmaker Wyeth's... Read more »
Drugmaker Wyeth is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Pristiq to treat both major depression and hot flashes in women. But... Read more »
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to... Read more »
for anxiety normally consists of a combination of medication and cognitive behavior therapy. But for many people, another aspect of treatment might... Read more »
This is a study to compare a new drug, LY686017, with Paxil (paroxetine) and a placebo in the treatment of social anxiety disorder. This national... Read more »