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Antidepressants and Drug Treatment Guidelines

Major Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment Guidelines

Major classes of antidepressants include:

Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These have become the standard antidepressants. They target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive disorders unresponsive to previous drugs, including preme...

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Expert & Community Posts

Older Adults Have Pain Too

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...of these patients are going to be suffering from chronic pain, for a variety of reasons. ... Read more »

Finding the Source of Chronic Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...transcranial direct current stimulation improved the chronic pain these patients experienced. A... Read more »

Patients and Doctors have problems discussing chronic pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...problem many patients and doctors have: discussing chronic pain.The researchers found that over... Read more »

September is Pain Awareness Month

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...Month. Although most people don’t realize it, chronic pain has become a national health... Read more »

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Health Guide

Welcome to Chronic Pain Connections. Weve designed Chronic Pain Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing your... Read more »

Share About Your Experience with Chronic Pain

...individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with chronic pain. Whether you are experiencing chronic pain yourself, or you've cared for a... Read more »

CareConnection: Caregiving 101

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How to Use This Site

Welcome to the ChronicPainConnection! Living with chronic pain can be frightening and isolating. However, you're not alone; various forms of chronic pain—fibromyalgia, back pain and sciatica,... Read more »

Depression Basics

...appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive... Read more »

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