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Antidepressants and Drug Treatment Guidelines
Major Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment Guidelines
Major classes of antidepressants include:
- Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These have become the standard antidepressants. They target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive disorders unresponsive to previous drugs, including preme...
Expert & Community Posts
Depression, Medications, and an Important Medicare Note
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5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor about Changing Depression Medication
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Holistic approach as opposed to medication to treat your depression?
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Psychosis, Depression and Medication Compliance
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Health Guide
Is it Depression or Something Else? Part 2
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Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »Medications
...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: drugs for depression (e.g., TCAs... Read more »
...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: drugs for depression (e.g., TCAs... Read more »
This medication is used to relieve ongoing, moderate pain in people who need all-day pain relief... Read more »
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