A class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors is commonly prescribed to treat depression; the medications work by boosting levels ofserotonin, the brain’s “happiness hormone.” A new study by UCLA researchers suggests that those drugs, commonly known as MAOIs, might have...
Major depressionis a change in mood that lasts for weeks or months. It is one of the most severe types of depression. Major depression usually involves a low or irritable mood and/or a loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. It interferes with the person's normal functioning. The...
Certain medications can lead to depression in adults. These are drugs such as the common anti acne medicine, isotretinoin, corticosteroids and interferon alpha, used to treat viruses. The effects of depression usually stem from the side effects of these drugs, which include a feeling of discouragem...
For those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), medications can reduce the degree of intensity of the worries and their corresponding distress. Medications do not prevent obsessions from occurring. However, when the medication lessens the strength of the worries, the patient can then use...
An increasing number of patients require long-term medication regimens at a young age, but the adverse effects of medications on male reproduction are often inadequately considered, recognized and investigated. Medications can affect male reproduction through central hormonal effects, direct gonadotoxic ef...
This drug is a once-a-day medication used alone or in combination with other anti-seizure drugs to treat partial-onset seizures. The most common side effects include dizziness, nausea, headache,vomiting, fatigue, vertigo, ataxia, blurred vision, and tremor. ...
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal dreams, aggression, anger, anorgasmia, apathy, bruxism, completed suicide, confusional state, delirium, depression, hallucination, hallucination auditory, homicidal ideation, hostility, hypersexuality, intentional self-injury, libido increased, loss of libido, mania, ne...
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide. Medical DisclaimerDrug Status Availability Rx and/or OTC RxOTC Pregnancy & Lactation Risk data available CSA Schedule* Not a ...
medication to reduce the symptoms ofdepression.It depends on each child's individualsymptoms and the severity of the depression.In anyform of treatment,parents play an essential part andshould be fully involved.It can be scary for a parent to think that his child isdepressed.However,it's ...
Common (1% to 10%): Nervousness Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Insomnia Frequency not reported: Depression, paroniria[Ref]Other Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue Frequency not reported: Fever, viral infection, tinnitus, malaise[Ref]Gastrointestinal Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth Very rare (less than ...