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 mental/mood symptoms, or...
Read moreI had written a post recently about my son's experience in taking Prozac entitled, "I'm an Aardvark and I'm Happy." Based on his good... Read more »
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive,... Read more »
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
I'm an Aardvark and I'm Happy! When my son who has Autism began taking Prozac for the first time, this is the song he sang to me. The... Read more »
I recently spoke with a friend with diabetes who had just started Prozac. He was amazed to find he was having repeated hypoglycemia within... Read more »
Patients who take Prozac and stop taking Lunesta still see improvements in their sleep patterns, researchers say. The study's results, funded by... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
See: Depression - major for more information about medications and other therapies used to treat depression.The first step is to address any physical... Read more »
British researchers have found that the antidepressants Prozac (fluoxetine) and Celexa (citalopram) helped slow disease progression in people with... Read more »
Scientists have found that the brain is capable of producing its own antidepressant, which suggests that meditation and other self-soothing... Read more »