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 mental/mood symptoms,...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a report confirming the link, originally reported in 2004, that using antidepressants slightly... Read more »
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Italian researchers have found that Lexapro and Zoloft are the best of 12 new-generation antidepressants, while reboxetine (sold as Vestra and... Read more »
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