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, 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...
Read moreSeveral new medications for the treatment of depression have been introduced over the last 20 years. What has been missing is any... Read more »
In a previous post we explored the possible reasons for the dramatic increase in antidepressant use over the past two decades. One theory... Read more »
USA TODAY is running an article concerning direct to consumer ads about medications. Patients see the ads, and then go to the doctor... Read more »
Teva Pharmaceuticals has released a generic formula of Pfizer's antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline). Zoloft lost its patent protection in July 2006,... Read more »
Teva Pharmaceuticals has received the Food and Drug Administration's approval for a generic form of Zoloft. The generic, sertraline, will be... Read more »
Brand Name: Strattera Generic Name: atomoxetine hydrochloride Usage: Strattera has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat... Read more »
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