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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...

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Expert & Community Posts

Serotonin Syndrome

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

Have you ever heard of Serotonin Syndrome? Probably not. Neither had I, until recently. But if... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

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Anxiety: A Close Companion to Depression

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

I wrote in an earlier blog piece that depression seems to bring other disorders with it more often... Read more »

Recovery from Depression: Part 1

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

So you've recovered from depression - mazel tov! I remember what an amazing rebirth it was for me... Read more »

Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

As you may already know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright... Read more »

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Health Guide

Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products

There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia

of BulimiaMost studies report that patients with bulimia that is not accompanied by severe weight loss have a much better outlook than patients with anorexia. Some studies have... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants

DecongestantsFor mild allergic rhinitis, a nasal wash can be helpful for removing mucus from the nose. Decongestants may help dry nasal congestion. They work by shrinking vessels in the nose. By... Read more »

Depression Diet, Exercise

St. John's Wort and Other Herbal RemediesSt. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum ) is an herbal remedy that may help some patients with mild-to-moderate depression. It does not appear... Read more »

Alzheimer

Most drugs currently being used or that are under investigation to treat Alzheimer's are aimed at slowing progression. To date, none are cures. In fact, the... Read more »

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