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While the use of ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression is not yet FDA-approved, its quick onset and effectiveness have made it a revolution in mental health. Nevertheless, ketamine has a strong potential for addiction because it acts quickly and improves mood within hours. Although ...
But antidepressants aren't just for depressive disorders. In the U.S., some are also FDA-approved for people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social phobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And they may be used off-...
The FDA has approved three medicines for social anxiety disorder: Paxil, Zoloft, and Effexor. Although these are the only medications approved specifically for the condition, other medications may also be used successfully. The advantage of medications is that they can be very effective. But there...
Also, the FDA-approved antidepressants for social anxiety disorder, including all medicines that are also used to treat depression, carry a warning from the FDA. The FDA says these medications may cause or worsen suicidal thoughts or behaviors in people aged 24 and younger. Therefore, young peopl...