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...
Read moreGeneric name: Venlafaxine Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, also used for the treatment... Read more »
It is extremely important to place the following information in context as it does not in any way represent medical advice for any patient.... Read more »
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect the eyes and vision? Just as RA is an inflammatory disease which attacks bones and joints, it can also... Read more »
Sleep apnea has been tied to a risk for heart disease, and new research suggests it may harm your eyes as well. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say... Read more »
A new study suggests that traditional laser therapy is more effective long-term than steroid injections in treating diabetic macular edema (DME). DME... Read more »
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Though not a common side effect, breast cancer treatment may affect your eyes, including your vision. Eye problems may include: red, itchy, or dry... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved its approval hearing for the new antidepressant DVS-233 from October 2006 to January 2007. The... Read more »
A reader gives other People's Pharmacy readers cautionary advice about skipping doses of Effexor. After missing only a few doses of the... Read more »