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 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 »
Question: Ledouix wrote... I have a few questions about the drug prozac. I would like to know long term side affects to a person who has... Read more »
I 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 »
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Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body (internally) or outside the body (externally). It may occur:Inside the body... Read more »
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Bleeding Problems Take these steps: Protect yourself. l l Use an electric shaver,... Read more »
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Normally, if you cut yourself or get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop you from bleeding. Blood clots are formed by platelets, a kind of... Read more »
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Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding may come from any site along the GI... Read more »
A review of nearly 10 years of medical literature has found that when it comes to gastrointestinal side effects--especially bleeding in the... Read more »