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...
Read moreGeneric name: Venlafaxine Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, also used for the treatment... Read more »
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Full Question:I take 150 of Effexor a day for mild OCD can I take Fioricet with the Effexor. I was taking Imitrex, but my new DR. said... Read more »
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It is not uncommon for people to tell me that using antidepressants is against their better judgment. "I'm not that depressed." "They... Read more »
A depression expert explores reports from depression forum users about so-called "brain shivers" in people who stop taking Effexor. The adverse side... Read more »
Some patients are finding that tapering off antidepressants like Paxil, Effexor, and Zoloft does not keep them from suffering difficult physical... Read more »
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See: Depression - major for more information about medications and other therapies used to treat depression.The first step is to address any physical... Read more »
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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 »
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Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »