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Antidepressants and Drug Treatment Guidelines


Major Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment Guidelines

Major classes of antidepressants include:

  • Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These have become the standard antidepressants. They target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive disorders unresponsive to previous drugs, including preme...
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Expert & Community Posts

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The Real Deal on the Master Cleanse Diet
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

The Master Cleanse Diet, also known as the Lemonade Diet, is a liquid diet of water, lemon or lime... Read more »

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Nutrition Q & A
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

1. What type of foods can people eat if they crave sweets but do not want to gain weight? If you... Read more »

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Promoting Health and Wellness
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

At the NAMI 2008 convention, I attended the Promoting Health and Wellness: Strategies and Action... Read more »

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Can You Lose Weight and Still Eat Chocolates?
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

Did you know that April is Chocolate Eaters Month?  Even though I think it should be October... Read more »

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Popular Diets Reviewed: The New Atkins Revolution
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...resulting in ketoacidosis, a state that has many negative side effects including muscle... Read more »

Health Guide

Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D.Although egg yolks are high in cholesterol, very little of it has a negative effect on people with normal levels. And the health benefits of eggs are now known to be... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors
...and rapid weight loss:The risk for gallstones is as high as 12% after eight to 16 weeks of restricted calorie diets.The risk is more than 30% within a year to 18 months after gastric by-pass... Read more »
Prevent Obesity: Weight Management
...day. Naturally, the more severe the daily calorie restriction, the faster the weight loss. Very-low calorie diets have also been associated with better success, but extreme diets can have some... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Causes
...pressures and emotional and personality disorders. Genetics and biologic factors may also play a role.Negative Family InfluencesNegative influences within the family play a major role in... Read more »
Impotence Treatment with Lifestyle Changes
Because many cases of impotence are due to reduced blood flow from blocked arteries, it is important to maintain the same lifestyle habits as those who face an increased risk for... Read more »

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