Antihistamine properties. Sedative and appetite stimulant effects. SARIsTrazodoneAntagonises the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor; inhibits serotonin reuptake by the presynaptic membrane. Sedative effect; can have anxiolytic properties. MAO inhibitorsSelegiline ...
Note: vortioxetine is often also referred to as an atypical antidepressant, or an SSRI and serotonin receptor modulator. d Note: dexmethylphenidate and methylphenidate are also classified as stimulants and are used more often to treat ADHD rather than major depressive disorder. While psychotherapy has...
The drug needs to be gradually withdrawn and the total treatment period is advised to be no greater than 3 months at a time. It is thought that the anticholinergic effects of tricyclics may inhibit urination, and/or the CNS stimulant effect may lead to easier arousal when the stimulus of ...
Change in appetite and weight Sexual dysfunction, such as reduced libido and erectile dysfunction Suicidal thoughts It is common for antidepressant medications to cause suicidal thoughts, particularly at the start of treatment. This risk has been found to be higher in people under the age of 25[1...
Stimulant medication addition to antidepressant in an adolescent with difficult to treat depressionB. is a 15-year-old Asian-American girl referred by her outpatient psychiatrist for refusing to attend school, increasing social isolation, poor appetite, low energy, medication non-adherence, and ...
In some cases, other drugs may be used to complement the prescribed dose of antidepressants. These drugs can include sedatives, tranquilizers, psychostimulants and anti-psychotics, although usually in low doses. Why treatment with an antidepressant is important: ...
These mice also display profound changes in 5-HT receptor coupling and a loss of psychostimulant (MDMA, "ecstasy") sensitivity [1–5], underscoring the importance of SERT for 5-HT signaling and drug response. Increasing evidence indicates that SERT-mediated 5-HT clearance is controlled by ...
(cold peripheries, poor urine output, etc). β-Stimulants should be tried before antiarrhythmic drugs because the latter agents may depress myocardial contractility still further. Sodium bicarbonate should be tried in the treatment of arrhythmias even in the absence of acidosis. There is no ...
Some of the problems associated with the current treatment protocol for depression include the negative perception associated with existing therapies for depression in some religions and beliefs, as well as negative impacts, a slow onset of therapeutic action, and the misuse of prescription, which may...
Lethargy and anorexia are the most common side effects. Adverse events reported for SSRIs include reduced appetite, weight loss, lethargy, gastrointestinal disturbances, restlessness, sleep disturbances, and alterations in cardiac conduction. These side effects may be more tolerable or may be ameliorated...