A Good Antidepressant
The antidepressant Celexa may be as effective as antipsychotic meds for people with dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers studied 103 patients and found that Celexa appeared to reduce symptoms of agitation, delusion, and hallucinations as well as the commonly-prescribed medication Risperdal. Experts say this may be especially helpful because antidepressants have fewer side effects than antipsychotics.
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More Tinkering with Antidepressant Treatment
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My history with antidepressants
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Can You Imagine a World with No Antidepressants?
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From Our Sources
Antidepressant confusion adding to teen-suicide challenges
A new report suggests that the debate over the suicide risks from antidepressant use may be doing teens more harm than good. Reporter Amanda Gardner... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
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