Wine And Depression
Medications
Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression. They work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Because they act specifically on serotonin, SSRIs have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, which have more widespread effects in the body.
SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, generic), sertraline (Zoloft, generic), paroxetine (Paxil, generic), fluvoxamine (Luvox, generic),...
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Wine May Fight Weight Gain in Women
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Port-wine stain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Wine and heart health
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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