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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The FDA has has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep,... Read more »
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
This is a study to determine how to best treat adolescents with depression that is resistant to the first SSRI antidepressant they have tried. This... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life,... Read more »
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Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Treatment In general, treatments for depression include: ... Read more »
Job and economy-related stress is causing a boom in at least one business, experts say. Sleeping pills, prescribed for patients who stress is keeping... Read more »
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »