Most Antidepressants Ineffective in Children, Teens: Increased Suicidality Risk Found with VenlafaxineFROM THE LANCET Most antidepressants prescribed to children and adolescents with acute major...Chitnis, Deepak
"The balance of risks and benefits of antidepressants for the treatment of major depression does not seem to offer a clear advantage in children and teenagers, with probably only the exception of fluoxetine. We recommend that children and adolescents taking antidepressants should be monitored closely,...
Antidepressants are drugs used to treat depression. Depressionis a type of mood disorder and serious medical illness. It negatively affects the thought and the behavioral process of life. If an individual is suffering from depressionfor more than two weeks, it is called a major depressive disorder...
Medications used to treat seizure disorders and depression may also be used for chronic pain. Antidepressants may help relieve pain by altering levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Anti-seizure medications alter help alter pain signals that travel to the brain. Antidepressants may be asso...
According to Angell, it’s quite common for a drug company to manufacture their own copycat drugs when their patent is about to expire. The idea is to persuade doctors not to opt for cheaper generics when brand named drugs lose their patent protection. She gives the example of AstraZeneca ...