Imagine this scenario. Your therapist is writing a prescription for an antidepressant. She asks you, "Which would you prefer? An antidepressant that doesn't work very well but will not cause you to gain weight or one that will take away your depression, anxiety, and panic attacks but leave you 30 pounds heavier?"
This may be imaginary but the problem is real. Most antidepressants that are effective in restoring emotional stability and well being have a distressing side effect. They...
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A few days ago, a client asked me how she could tell when she was hungry. "I know what it is like to be thirsty," she said. "But I am... Read more »
The so-called "natural" diet supplement known as Brazilian diet pills contains potentially addictive antidepressants, tranquilizers, and... Read more »
Results from a new study on an anesthetic medication may help researchers develop antidepressants that work in hours, not days or weeks. The... 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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