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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Doctors at the University of Rochester Medical Center are leading a study to see if the antidepressants Paxil (paroxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine)... Read more »
A study of 79 patients had found that the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Paxil (paroxetine) may help treat people who suffer from... Read more »