Prozac In Elderly People
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The first step is to address any physical illnesses and stop taking any medications that may be making your symptoms worse.
If these steps do not relieve the depression, antidepressant medications and talking through problems (psychotherapy) with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other therapist is usually helpful.
Antidepressant drug therapy should be carefully monitored for side...
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Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical illness in which a person has persistent feelings of sadness,often with discouragement and a lack of self-worth.Depression in... Read more »
Prozac Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUOXETINE - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-OX-eh-teen) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions,... Read more »
Depression: elderly
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 »
Depression: elderly
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionStaying physically, mentally, and socially active may help reduce the risk of depression in older age.ReferencesCassano P, Fava M. Mood... Read more »
Elderly people more at risk of skin cancer
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