Do Ssris Change Your Brain Chemistry?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a group of laboratory tests that measure proteins, sugar (glucose), and other chemicals in the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.
Alternative Names
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
How the test is performed
A sample of CSF is needed. A
More information on "Do Ssris Change Your Brain Chemistry?"
From Our Experts
Better Living Through Chemistry
Friday I saw Dr. Altman in the City. It's the middle of the seventh month where I'm solely on the Geodon. Now more than ever I understand... Read more »
What Triggers Your Bipolar Disorder?
It would be wrong to say that bipolar moods are purely a matter of cycles of brain chemistry. We all know that triggers have a lot to do... Read more »
Another Warning Label Change: Rituxan Label Changed Again After RA...
On September 11, the FDA, Genentech and Biogen Idec (the manufacturers of Rituxan) announced that the labeling for the drug is being... Read more »
Brain Changes Account for Memory Problems in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A new study published in the British Journal of Radiology found that changes in the brain may be responsible for the memory impairment... Read more »
Professional Football and Traumatic Brain Injury Changing the Way We...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn't sound like a hidden health problem. The name alone gives us vivid images of war explosions, head... Read more »
From Our Sources
Binging, dieting may change brain's chemistry
Conventional wisdom suggests that if you want to lose weight, you should burn more calories than you eat. But Canadian researchers say that this... Read more »
Scientists find brain chemistry behind SAD
Researchers have discovered seasonal changes in brain chemistry that may cause some people to suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).... Read more »
Clue to ADHD brain chemistry found
A difference in the part of the brain responsible for feelings of reward and motivation may be linked to inattention and other ADHD symptoms, a new... Read more »
Studies: ADHD linked to brain chemistry
Two studies have found kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have lower levels of dopamine than kids who do not have the disorder. One... Read more »
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... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
