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    SSRI antidepressants may cause male infertility

    October 02, 2008
    A class of commonly used antidepressants may be the cause of infertility in some men, new studies suggest. Researchers at Cornell Medical Center in New York made the link between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and infertility after following the cases of men whose sperm counts dropped while they were taking the antidepressants. The men's sperm counts then returned to healthy levels when treatment with the drugs was suspended. SSRIs include antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft, an... Read more »
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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about... Read more »

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    Taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Why Paxil and Other Antidepressants Could Pose a Problem
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      Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast... Read more »

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    Depression, Adolescents, and Antidepressants
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    Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)... Read more »

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    depression = osteoporosis?
    By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

    ...not clear, however, whether these antidepressant medications contribute to osteoporosis or it's... Read more »

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    Female Sexual Dysfunction and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
    By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

    ...no generally accepted treatment for PGAD. Certain medications can alleviate the condition but... Read more »

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    Panic disorder with agoraphobia
    ...antianxiety medications may also be prescribed. Behavioral therapies that may be used in conjunction with drug therapy include relaxation techniques, pleasant mental imagery, and cognitive... Read more »
    Fibromyalgia Treatment
    ...together as a team to develop an individualized plan. Prescription Medications Thus far three drugs, Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella have received FDA approval for the treatment of... Read more »
    5-HTP for Migraine: Check Before You Swallow
    ...tricyclic antidepressants barbiturates (including the butalbital in Fiorinal and Fioricet) chemootherapy drugs antibiotics tramadol and some other medications. If you are taking any... Read more »
    Serotonin syndrome
    Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve cells. Alternative Names ... Read more »
    Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
    ...severity, and duration of symptoms. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant drugs that can treat PMDD. SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), sertraline (Zoloft),... Read more »

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    SSRIs: Clarifying the Suicide Risk
    February 16, 2009

    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Much has been written about the link between drugs used to treat depression and the risk of suicide. A study conducted by the... Read summary »

    Daily Antidepressants Linked to Increased Fracture Risk
    March 15, 2007

    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking an antidepressant every day may increase the risk of fractures in older adults. New research from Canada reveals... Read summary »

    Despite controversy, some doctors insist SSRIs help prevent suicides
    October 02, 2008

    Amid warnings about Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and their link to increased suicide risk, some doctors are... Read summary »

    Despite controversy, some doctors insist SSRIs help prevent suicides
    October 02, 2008

    Amid warnings about Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and their link to increased suicide risk, some doctors are... Read summary »

    SSRI antidepressants may lower adult suicide risk
    February 08, 2009

    A review of eight large-scale observational studies has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil... Read summary »

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