With specific regard to phar- macotherapy, negative attitudes and beliefs about antidepressant medications are common among the general public, and these can impact on how physicians who prescribe antidepres- sant medication are viewed. Some of these beliefs are that antidepressants are addictive, and...
It is a type of antidepressant and is usually used to treat chronic pain. The exact role of duloxetine in treating fibromyalgia is unclear. It is believed that symptoms of fibromyalgia, especially pain, may be suppressed with increased activity of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Side ...
Medication. Antidepressant medications (used alone or with psychotherapy) are effective for most people with depression. There are many types of antidepressants. You may have to try several kinds before you find the one that works best for you. You may need a combination of two. Or your doctor...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of antidepressant medication, are commonly prescribed for people with anxiety disorders. According to the NHS’sTalking therapies, medicine and psychiatry page, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are considered a first-line treatment due to their...
The mother, the infant and the mother-infant relationship: What is the impact of antidepressant medication in pregnancy - ScienceDirect Background : Both antidepressant use and depression in pregnancy have the potential to impact on outcomes for the women, their mother-infant relationship a... ...
How is depression treated? Treatment depends on how severe your symptoms are. You may need any of the following: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)teaches you how to identify and change negative thought patterns. Antidepressant medicinemay be given to decrease or manage symptoms. You may need to...
To take or not to take… that is a good question. Treating your depression with antidepressant medication can be a wise choice. But it’s a decision that requires some thought. Antidepressants change the way your brain works. It’s a big deal. And sometimes, antidepressants change stuff abou...
In general, anxiety disorders are treated with medication, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or both. Treatment choices depend on the problem and the person’s preference. People with anxiety disorders who have already received treatment should tell their current doctor about that treatment in detai...
For behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia, for example, antidepressant andantipsychotic medicationsmay help reduce behavior problems, but all drugs have side effects, so they must be considered with caution. Medications used for Alzheimer's disease may not be effective, which is another reason an ...
Tricyclic Antidepressant Withdrawal After you start feeling better or if you’re having side effects from the TCA that are bothering you, you might be tempted to stop taking the medication. This is not a good idea because TCAs can cause withdrawal symptoms if they are stopped too suddenly. Th...