Saturday, January, 29, 2011

Anti Depression Pills

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Depressed or Just Giving Up on Life?

By Christine Kennard Health Expert

A question from Annie on OurAlzheimer's posed a very interesting and disturbing question; "What can be suggested for anyone who no longer wants to live?"

 

Annie wrote, "My grandma isn't suicidal, she's just tired of living. Anti-depression pills for it and for her mild Alzheimer's don't seem to have any effect, anymore. She's 85 and I remember when she was 79 she said she didn't want to live to see 80, that she never thought she would live for this long...... She reminds us that if she was a p...

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Expert & Community Posts

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5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor about Changing Depression Medication
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

1. Be clear about your reason(s) for wanting to switch antidepressants. Is it that the side... Read more »

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depression medication and osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

After years of exploring the association between depression and osteoporosis, a new study now... Read more »

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Depression, Medications, and an Important Medicare Note
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Do you take medications for depression or any other health issues? If you do, and you're enrolled... Read more »

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Psychosis, Depression and Medication Compliance
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

One of the difficulties in long-term management of psychotic illnesses is that of compliance... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
Antidepressants and Drug Treatment Guidelines Major Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment Guidelines Major classes of antidepressants include: Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors... Read more »
Depression Issues: How is depression treated?
Depression treatment often incorporates anti-depressant medicine and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy alone, involving cognitive and behavioral awareness and change as well as interpersonal training,... Read more »
Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the risk factors for depression?
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low in omega-3 and other fatty acids, folic acid, and... Read more »
Depression Issues: What is depression?
Depression is a mood disorder which results from a variety of factors related to biological and genetic background, environmental influences, and childhood or developmental experiences. There... Read more »
Depression Issues: Take Action: Management of depression
Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated about the disease Continue taking medication until recommended to stop by... Read more »

Medications

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...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: drugs for depression (e.g., TCAs... Read more »

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...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: drugs for depression (e.g., TCAs... Read more »

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This medication is used to relieve ongoing, moderate pain in people who need all-day pain relief... Read more »

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