The other day, I took an impromptu break at work to buy something to drink. "I'm just so dehydrated," I told my boss. "My blood pressure medication does that to me - maybe yours is having the same effect."
Aha. That was probably it. Due to my elevated blood pressure, my doctor had strongly suggested I start on medication, which I had done a few days before. I remember from the last time that I took it that it also can cause moments of dizziness. Yay. I grimaced when the doctor suggested that...
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Antidepressants are medications used to treat the symptoms of depression and related conditions (such as anxiety). Today, there are four... Read more »
Every month, Dr. Ballas answers your questions about depression. Email Dr. Ballas at feedback@mydepressionconnection.com with your... Read more »
Two common antidepressants, Zoloft and nortriptyline (sold as Pamelor and Aventyl), have been found to be safe and effective in treating postpartum... Read more »
A new study published The Archives of Internal Medicine has found that antidepressants pose a slight but statistically significant increased risk of... Read more »
Antidepressants are often prescribed to help patients with anxiety. As with all medications, antidepressants have certain side effects people should... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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