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...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pristiq for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. Pristiq is drugmaker Wyeth's... Read more »
Drugmaker Wyeth is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Pristiq to treat both major depression and hot flashes in women. But... Read more »
Though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked for more information on Pristiq, its maker says this request will not delay the med's... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted initial approval for Pristiq as a treatment for adults with major depressive disorder.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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