The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronic Treatment Treatment for dysthymia includes... Read more »