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Define Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
New antidepressants may take place of SSRIs
October 02, 2008
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depression = osteoporosis?
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertThe Harvard Women's Health Watch reports increased fractures in older people taking selective... Read more »
Antidepressants, Triptans, and Serotonin Syndrome
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about... Read more »
Female Sexual Dysfunction and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertThe term, persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) refers to a problem only recently identified,... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Antidepressants
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertHow do antidepressants work? Antidepressants help to restore the chemical balance in the... Read more »
Understanding Depression During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Part 3:Treatment of Perinatal Depression
By UNC Center for Women's Mood Disorders , Health ExpertAlthough there is limited evidence from research studies to guide the treatment of women with... Read more »
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Antidepressants and Migraine Drugs Don't Mix: FDA
THURSDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- People who combine Prozac and similar antidepressants with migraine drugs called triptans run the risk of a life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome,... Read more »5-HTP for Migraine: Check Before You Swallow
5-HTP is an amino acid produced by the human body from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (LT), which is found in dietary proteins. It's clinical value is in it's ability to increase production... Read more »Serotonin syndrome
Hyperserotonemia; Serotonergic syndrome Prevention Always tell all of your healthcare providers what medicines you take. Patients who take triptans with SSRIs or... Read more »Panic disorder with agoraphobia
The goal of treatment is to help the person function effectively. The success of treatment usually depends in part on the severity of the agoraphobia. Antidepressant medications... Read more »Fibromyalgia Treatment
Since there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), treatment efforts are directed at relieving symptoms and improving quality of life. A multi-disciplined approach using prescription medications,... Read more »Images
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SSRIs: Clarifying the Suicide Risk
February 16, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Much has been written about the link between drugs used to treat depression and the risk of suicide. A study conducted by the... Read summary »
Daily Antidepressants Linked to Increased Fracture Risk
March 15, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking an antidepressant every day may increase the risk of fractures in older adults. New research from Canada reveals... Read summary »
Scientist urges research into antidepressant and bleeding link
October 02, 2008A Johns Hopkins scientist has reviewed published papers and research on the connection between bleeding events and the use of selective... Read summary »
Some infants suffer withdrawal from mother's antidepressants
October 02, 2008Babies born to women who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy show signs of withdrawal shortly after birth. The... Read summary »
Antidepressants may endanger fetal health
October 02, 2008A new Canadian study suggests that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil, Zoloft, and Paxil during pregnancy may be... Read summary »
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