In the 15 years since I was diagnosed with Colitis I have had three, possibly four doctors offer me anti-depressants and/or anti-anxiety medication to deal with some of the issues that come with this disease.
I had always dismissed these offers until two years ago when I had an anxiety attack while we were on vacation. The ER doctor assured me I was not having an IBD flare-up but went on to ask me a number of questions about anxiety I might have associated with the IBD and travel. If...
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Hello everybody. We have been doing a Member Medication Review for many months now where we focus upon an antidepressant, anti-anxiety... Read more »
It has long been stated that women in menopause do not experience more depression or mood disorders than at other times in life. However,... Read more »
It is only temporary. This was the thought that helped me the other day when I was feeling particularly stressed and anxious. I had this... Read more »
Teen years are difficult -- for both the teens and their families. Add depression to the situation, and it can be especially difficult to know... Read more »
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Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Antidepressants are often prescribed to help patients with anxiety. As with all medications, antidepressants have certain side effects people should... Read more »
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