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Estradiol: Mother Nature's AntidepressantIn 2010, over $11 billion was spent on antidepressants. A large portion of those patients are women in perimenopause. Are there better solutions for mood disorders brought on by perimenopause?- Researchers Develop KIRA-ELISA Strategy for Screening AntidepressantsIn an effort to find new anxiety and depression treatments, scientists have used a new technique to find molecules that target brain chemicals.
- Nutritional Supplements to Replace AntidepressantsI took the antidepressant Paxil for over seven years. When I quit last year, I knew that I would need a replacement to stabilize chemical imbalances and supplement the lack of the drug. Here's my nutritional supplement guide to wean from antidepressants.
- Herbs for DepressionWhen used appropriately, medicinal herbs for depression can rival pharmaceutical drugs in their safety and efficacy. Find out about the most effective botanical treatments for depression.
- Self-Help Tricks, Mental Health Tips to Quit AntidepressantsFor seven years, I took Paxil (paroxetine) to relieve anxiety and depression. I began to put on an alarming amount weight. The SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant also didn't seem to work as well, so I decided to quit.
- Pregnancy, Maternal Antidepressants, & Risks for Autism in ChildrenIf you are concerned about autism risks in your unborn child, here is what you need to know about antidepressant use in pregnancy.
- Antidepressants Cause Perceptual, Focusing ProblemsNine years ago, I began taking the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine) to combat anxiety and depression. After weaning myself from the drug. I've noticed several changes in my functioning, notably in the areas of perception, motor skills and concentration.
- Antidepressants Don't Calm Emotions, They Distort and DesensitizeIn 2003, I was prescribed Paxil (paroxetine) to calm my anxiety. I quit taking it last year. Since then, I have noticed changes in emotional functioning. Paxil did not calm my nerves, it distorted my thinking and desensitized me.
- Antidepressants: Are They Being Given Out like Candy?This new report reflects 11% of Americans over age 12 take an antidepressant with 14% being on the medication for more than ten years.
- Number of Americans Taking Antidepressants SurgesRecent research shows that the number of people taking antipressants is growing at an alarming rate.
Antidepressants & PregnancyWomen facing depression during pregnancy are faced with the risk of potentially harming their fetus by taking antidepressants, as well as by leaving their depression untreated.- Vitamins and Antidepressants for DepressionIn previous generations, vitamins for depression and antidepressant treatments wasn’t as commonplace as it is in the 21st century. Some people suffering from mental illnesses have low levels of vitamins in their bodies.
How to Cure Depression Without Prescription MedicationIf you have ever experienced depression, you know how frustrating and expensive taking prescription antidepressants can be. Dr. Ilardi offers an alternative.- Do Antidepressants Work for Treating Depression?Antidepressants are commonly used to treat the symptoms of depression. But do they really work? Even more importantly, are they safe? Find out what the latest research shows.
- Battling Depression Without MedicationThere are ways to fight the effects of depression without resorting to pills. If you're feeling low, consider these alternatives to pharmacology.
- The Side Effects of Antidepressant MedicationsSo many people are prescriped anti depressant medication to help treat their depression and some other mental disorders. Sometimes patients are not told about the possible risks and side effects of these medications by their doctor.
- Depressed on Campus, Parents Far AwayEven though you're hundreds of miles away, as a parent you can read and heed the warning signs when a son or daughter at college needs your help.
- Antidepressants Reduce Cancer, Alzheimer's but Increase Obesity, Diabetes RiskAntidepressants are making headlines in several ways. Tricyclic drugs have been shown to cut the risk of bowel and brain cancer. SSRIs combat Alzheimer's. Antidepressants are linked to weight gain, liver, thyroid and diabetes especially in children.
Prozac's Side Effects May Include Early Death and Sexual DysfunctionAnti-depressants have been shown to increase the risk for early death, seizures, heart attacks, and strokes. Those that take anti-depressants also are at high risk for sexual dysfunction.- Getting My Body Back on Track After FibromyalgiaThe weight gain aside, the antidepressant did not even help the Fibromyalgia pain.
- Autism Risk Increases If Pregnant Women Take AntidepressantsA new study finds yet another risk of taking antidepressants during pregnancy however, the increased risk of Autism.
- Pregnant Women with Depression Now Facing a Tougher ChoiceAntidepressants during pregnancy slightly raise the child's risk of autism. What should a child bearing woman diagnosed with severe depression do to lower her own and her child's risks.
Antidepressant Market to SkyrocketAn influx of new antidepressants could hit the U.S. market beginning as early as next year.
Are Antidepressants Ever Safe for Children?Doctors are quick to prescribe antidepressants as a first drug of choice for children with mood issues, but are we turning a generation of sad children into a generation of psychotic children?
Study Finds Drug Helps Jumpstart AntidepressantA study has pinpointed the enzyme that helps to rapidly activate antidepressants. If scientists can find a way to replicate this mechanism safely in humans, quality of life for people with depression will improve dramatically.- How to Cope: Dealing with Treatment Resistant DepressionSometimes depression doesn't respond to singular treatment with first-line antidepressants. It's a good thing there are other approaches to learn how to cope when dealing with treatment resistant depression.
First Person: Antidepressants, Acetaminophen, Alcohol and Hepatitis Liver IssuesI have always been healthy. I eat right, exercise, don't smoke and only drink red wine in moderation. I started taking the SSRI antidepressant Paxil several years ago. I occasionally took acetaminophen after drinking wine. I now have hepatitis.- Antidepressants for Perimenopause Symptoms: Should You or Shouldn't You?Many physicians prescribe antidepressants for women in perimenopause. Are they effective in managing the symptoms? If so, what are the risks? Before you pop that happy pill, make sure you know what they are.
- How to Get Free SSRI Antidepressant Medications from Pharmaceutical CompaniesAn overview of how to get free medicine from pharmaceutical company Patient Assistance Programs with details and links for free SSRI antidepressants.
Discontinuing Antidepressants While PregnantPregnancy may cause a variety of feelings and emotions, especially if you suffer from a history of depression, anxiety or other mental illness. What do you need to know about taking, and discontinuing, antidepressants during pregnancy?- Painkillers May Reduce Effectiveness of Depression MedicationA Rockefeller University study uncovered high treatment resistant rates for depression patients taking SSRIs and NSAIDs together. Doctors are being advised to ask their patients about their use of painkillers if they are prescribing antidepressants.
- The Top 7 Dangerous Psychiatric DrugsSince the first SSRI antidepressant was released in 1988, over 200 lawsuits have been brought against the major SSRI makers, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eli Lilly. .
- Antidepressants and Suicide: Depression Does Not Have to Be TerminalThe FDA has ordered Black Box Warnings on all antidepressant medications. Research and clinical observations over the past 40 years have found that psychotropic drugs produce suicidal tendencies in some depressed patients.
- How Exercise and Depression Recovery Are LinkedPeople who engage in regular exercise, including walking, show improvement in their depression, comparable to people treated with antidepressant medication, demonstrating that exercise and depression recovery are linked.
- How Exercise is More Effective for Depression Than DrugsAre you experiencing depression and are either tired of taking depressive drugs or don't want to take drugs in the first place? Research has identified that exercise is seen as more effective for depression than drugs.
- Is Bright Light Therapy an Antidepressant Alternative?Bright light therapy helps people with seasonal affect disorder, but can it help those with non-seasonal depression? Find out more about bright light treatment as an antidepressant alternative.
- Uses of TCA's: What Are Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?The History Of TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) shed a lot of light on the history of depression and depression medication
- Can You Lose Weight While Taking Antidepressants?Many antidepressants stimulate the appetite and cause drowsiness. This is not a good combination in order to loose weight, but weight loss and managing depression symptoms can both be accomplished.
Use of Antidepressants for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with DepressionNot all patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS will get depression, but they may still benefit from antidepressants' side effects.- Which Antidepressants Are Used for Chronic Nerve PainWhen suffering from chronic nerve pain, your doctor may decide to prescribe an antidepressant. Many antidepressants are used for chronic nerve pain.
