Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the
Any disruption in the synthesis,
Serotonin originates in neurons deep in the midline of the brainstem. Because these neurons profile diffusely throughout the...
The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) category of drugs have been on the scene for over 20 years since it was discovered that... Read more »
Full Question: I am a 48-year-old female and have had migraines for many years, which would respond to Amerge and/or Fiorinal C1/2. A... Read more »
Antidepressants are often used to treat anxiety disorders. Certain types of antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)... Read more »
A few years ago, if I mentioned serotonin to a class of 18 year olds, I would have been met by a wall of silence and maybe a question about... Read more »
A Migraine and medication question just came in for our Ask the Clinician column. There is so much confusion about this that it's become... Read more »
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Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve... Read more »
A review of eight large-scale observational studies has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil... Read more »
People age 50 and older who take some antidepressants may be doubling their risk of fractures, a new study has found. Patients in a recent Canadian... Read more »
A class of commonly used antidepressants may be the cause of infertility in some men, new studies suggest. Researchers at Cornell Medical Center in... Read more »