This is a study to compare the effects of DVS SR to Lexapro in postmenopausal women with major depressive disorder. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
Read moreForget Prozac. It’s old hat. The drug of choice in AJ Soprano’s medicine cabinet is Lexapro. Yes, that Soprano—Tony’s son. ... Read more »
Not so long ago I wrote about a study showing that exposure to aspirin is associated with a reduction in the risk for developing clinical... Read more »
Full Question: I am a 51 year old woman in the middle of menopause. I have only had my period 1 full time this year and 2 other months... Read more »
We often receive questions wondering what the correct dosage of different anxiety medications. It certainly can be confusing with so many... Read more »
One of my last blog posts was about new drugs being developed to help relieve menopausal symptoms. Since then I've found even more drugs or... Read more »
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, substances that... Read more »
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Tamoxifen, the generic name of Nolvadex, is the oldest and most-prescribed SERM. Tamoxifen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more »
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Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) venlafaxine (Effexor, generic), are the... Read more »
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Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the... Read more »
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Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Treatment In general, treatments for depression include: ... Read more »