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Friday, October, 30, 2009

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Abilify+antidepressants gives better relief for major depression

October 03, 2008
Adding Abilify to antidepressant therapy significantly improved major depressive disorder (MDD) patients' symptoms in a recent study. Researchers added either Abilify or a placebo to the treatment regimens of MDD patients who did not have an adequate response to antidepressants alone. The results showed that patients who were given Abilify improved their scores on a depression rating scale more than those who were given a placebo. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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New Review Brings Antidepressant Effectiveness into Question
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...commonly used clinical trial scale, measures insomnia in depression, but not hypersomnia; so if... Read more »

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Teaching an Old Drug New Tricks
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...Recently, it has been tested for the treatment of depression. It was found to be better than... Read more »

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Myth: ADHD Cannot be Accurately Diagnosed
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

... In addition, other mental health issues, such as depression, bipolar or anxiety, many times... Read more »

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Depression, Adolescents, and Antidepressants
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...approval of Lexapro for the treatment of adolescent depression was supported by two... Read more »

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Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...compared to healthy controls.   MS patients have pain, depression and anxiety all of which can... Read more »

Health Guide

Diagnosing ADHD in Children
...professional may also want to discuss co-existing conditions that are commonly seen with ADHD such as depression or bipolar disorder, especially if there is a history of such in your family or if... Read more »
Diagnosing ADHD in Children
...professional may also want to discuss co-existing conditions that are commonly seen with ADHD such as depression or bipolar disorder, especially if there is a history of such in your family or if... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis
...antiseizure drugs. Anyone with parkinsonism should discuss their medications with their doctor.Tests for Depression and DementiaThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recommends the Beck... Read more »
Depression diagnosis, screening tests
...patient does not bring it up directly.Patients themselves may be unable to sense or admit their own depression. In one study, although 21% of patients who visited their family doctors were... Read more »
ADHD and Mental Health Acronyms
...a family member is diagnosed with ADHD, everything changes. There is a surge of emotions- anxiety, depression, fear of the unknown and more. But for many, it also is the first step in... Read more »

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