Antidepressants And Lactation
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Some Antidepressants May Affect Breastfeeding
Antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may delay the onset of lactation in mothers who take the drugs,... Read more »
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LDH test; Lactic acid dehydrogenase test References Abraham N, Carty R, DuFour D, Pincus M. Clinical enzymology. In: McPherson R, Pincus... Read more »
Common Painkillers May Weaken Antidepressants' Effects
Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may reduce the effectiveness of selective serotonin... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
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Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Side Effects of Antidepressants
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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