How Do I Know If My Antidepressant Is Working?
Many patients have a hard time telling if their antidepressant is working. So what are the ways patients and their doctors can know it's time to stop, adjust, or change antidepressant medications? In this slideshow, a health reporter discusses ways you and your physician can assess the effectiveness of your depression treatment.
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10 things you should know about antidepressants
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Choosing the antidepressant that's right for you
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Antidepressants Fail to Work in Half of Older Men: Study
Scientists at the University of Western Australia have found that more than half of older men who use antidepressants to treat their depression show... Read more »
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