Friday, October, 30, 2009
What Prescriptions Are Available To Treat Depression
October 02, 2008
Echinacea and St. John's wort, popular herbal treatments for,
respectively, boosting the immune system and treating depression,
have been linked with hindering the effects of some prescription
drugs, including blood-pressure medications. Researchers found the
two herbal supplements cause medications to move too quickly
through the liver and intestines, thus reducing the medicines'
absorption and effectiveness.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Craig Stoltz
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Health Expert
...days that vividly illustrate a key message about depression that's often overlooked...
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By Lisa Emrich
,
Health Expert
...discussed mood swings, medication side-effects, stress, depression symptoms and depression...
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By Merely Me
,
Health Expert
...television has promoted their magical abilities. "Depression hurts" blares from our television...
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By Merely Me
,
Health Expert
...who are experiencing what is known as postpartum depression. The UNC Center for Women's Mood...
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By Grant Cooper
,
Health Expert
...years by prescription in Europe for the treatment of depression and osteoarthritis. In the...
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Health Guide
...cover most diseases and most chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure,
depression and diabetes.So what steps should you take to see if you can benefit from one of...
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...symptoms include: Antidepressants – Although sometimes used to
treat an overlapping diagnosis of
depression, low-dose antidepressants are also prescribed for FM to improve sleep and ...
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...drugs the individual is taking as well as decreasing the chance of confusing drug names and/or dosages.
DepressionThe depressed elder can exhibit many symptoms that look like dementia. This...
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...likely to discuss psychiatric or emotional problems, leading these to go un
treated and increase anxiety.
Depression, a concern for many elderly people, is often accompanied by anxiety. Increase in...
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...the extra pounds contribute to feelings of sluggishness and low self-esteem, which are symptoms of
depression. You may have no choice but to take these meds, but you do have the choice to start...
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Medications
... Tell your doctor of all drugs you may use, both prescription and nonprescription, including:... Read more »
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