Topic: antidepressant

Advice On Weaning Off Antidepressants

What is the best and safest way to wean yourself off of an antidepressant drug such as Zoloft?. Read on..How can I safely wean off an antidepressant?

Dog Ownership Good For Your Health

UBC professor and author Stanley Coren says dogs work better than Prozac, a prescription antidepressant-- and that's no exaggeration. Read on..Dog owners visit the doctor less

The Link Between Depression And Pain

Tricyclic anti-depressants such as Elavil, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac or Lexapro, and especially serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Effexor or Cymbalta, which are dual-acting antidepressants that can increase both serotonin and norepinephrine, have proven capable of decreasing pain while treating both depression and chronic pain. Because pain can induce depression and vice versa, these new dual-acting agents can provide physicians with safe and…

Cymbalta Effective In Fibromyalgia

Data presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 25th Annual Meeting show that Cymbalta (duloxetine) maintains safety and effectiveness as a treatment for fibromyalgia for at least 1 year. Read on..Cymbalta Shows Long-Term Safety & Effectiveness for Fibromyalgia

Treatments For Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it's more commonly known, is a condition that affects millions of women every month.  With more than 150 reported symptoms getting a correct diagnosis can sometimes be a challenge.  This challenge is further exacerbated by the fact that there is no known cause and no specific diagnostic test. The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome usually occur just before the menstrual cycle begins and usually improves once menstruation…

Newer Antidepressants Reduce Adult Suicide Risk.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) including such widely used antidepressants as Celexa, Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft may significantly reduce the risk of attempted or completed suicide in depressed adults, according to a review of eight large-scale observational studies. Read on..SSRI Antidepressants May Lower Adult Suicide Risk

Some New Antidepressants My Be Better Than Others.

In the analysis of 12 different drugs, two came out on top as the most effective and best tolerated as first-line treatments: sertraline (Zoloft) and escitalopram (Lexapro). Read on…

Lexapro Shown To Be Effective For Anxiety In Older Adults.

Older adults with generalized anxiety disorder treated with the antidepressant Lexapro showed significant improvement in symptoms, a new study reports. Read on..Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults

Antidepressants and Fibromyalgia

Cymbalta is the only antidepressant currently approved for the treatmeent of fibromyalgia. To examine the treatment options read on..Antidepressants Help Treat Fibromyalgia

Antidepressant Guide

This useful Health Central user guide discusses the common antidepressants such as Prozac, Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft etc. Read On..Antidepressants - Depression Medication and Drugs