A few months ago, my psychiatrist recommended that I take folic acid supplements, as they might boost the effectiveness of my antidepressants. I was surprised to hear his recommendation, as the idea was completely new to me. I had of course taken folic acid when my husband and I were trying to conceive, but didn't know much about it otherwise.
When I got home and started doing research, I saw why I hadn't heard much about folic acid in conjunction with antidepressant treatment. There haven't...
In 2009 I wrote about my experience taking SAM-e (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) to treat my depression. SAM-e is a natural compound which can be... Read more »
Hello everybody. We have been doing a Member Medication Review for many months now where we focus upon an antidepressant, anti-anxiety... Read more »
Can long-term treatment with antidepressants contribute to a chronic depressive syndrome? Yes, say some experts. The term tardive dysphoria... Read more »
There is an article in Psychology Today describing a study where overweight people were put on a calorie restricted diet and randomized to... Read more »
You can stop feeling like it's your fault that you haven't found an antidepressant that works. Not that you should have ever felt that way... Read more »
Antidepressants and medicines to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are becoming almost as common as vitamins and asthma drugs in... Read more »
Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may reduce the effectiveness of selective serotonin... Read more »
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Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Antidepressants are often prescribed to help patients with anxiety. As with all medications, antidepressants have certain side effects people should... Read more »
According to a new study, people who live alone are more likely to use antidepressant medications than people who live with others. Finnish... Read more »
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