Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
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Also known as: Indian saffron, curcumin. Potential uses: It's thought that turmeric, an antioxidant, can reduce the risk of many cancers as well as... Read more »
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Pharmacist Suzy Cohen responds to a reader who wants to stop taking the antidepressant Prozac. The reader feels the drug isn't helping after taking... Read more »