Friday, October, 23, 2009
What Is A Ssri Medication
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...
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By Teri Robert
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about...
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Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast...
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Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)...
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By Lila de Tantillo
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The Harvard Women's Health Watch reports increased fractures in older people taking selective...
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By Jerry Kennard
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The term, persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) refers to a problem only recently identified,...
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Health Guide
...THURSDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- People who combine Prozac and similar antidepressants with migraine
drugs called triptans run the risk of a life-threatening condition called serotonin...
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...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...
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...especially right after starting a medicine or increasing its dosage. References US Food and
Drug Administration. FDA Public Health Advisory: Combined Use of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor...
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...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...
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...tricyclic antidepressants barbiturates (including the butalbital in Fiorinal and Fioricet) chemootherapy
drugs antibiotics tramadol and some other medications. If you are taking any...
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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...
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October 02, 2008
Amid warnings about Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and their link to increased suicide risk, some doctors are...
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October 02, 2008
Amid warnings about Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and their link to increased suicide risk, some doctors are...
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October 02, 2008
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft have been the darlings of the antidepressant market for years. New...
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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...
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