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Also known as ssris, Antidepressant Drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Antidepressive Agents, Thymoleptics, Thymoanaleptics
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Consumer Updates > Understanding Antidepressant Medications
Jan 9, 2009 ... Here's a look at the benefits and risks of antidepressants, medications that act on naturally-occurring brain chemicals. Read more on
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Antidepressant Drugs Information on Healthline
Antidepressant drugs are medicines that relieve symptoms of depressive disorders . Read more on
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Consumer Reports Health - Antidepressants
Get an unbiased Antidepressants Comparison including recommendations and a breakdown by cost from trusted experts. Read more on
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Antidepressant Medications | Psych Central
Aug 30, 2006 ... Major depression, the kind of depression that will most likely benefit from treatment with medications, is more than just the blues. Read more on
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Antidepressants compared -- Consumer Reports Health
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NIMH · Antidepressant Medications for Children and Adolescents ...
Certain antidepressant medications, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can be beneficial to children and adolescents with MDD. ... Read more on
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Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. They can improve your mood, sleep, appetite and concentration. It may take several weeks for them to help. There are several types of antidepressants. You and your doctor may have to try several before finding what works best for you. Medicines sometimes cause unwanted side effects. For example, when you first start your antidepressant you may feel tired, have trouble sleeping or feel sick to your stomach. The side effects usually go away after a short time. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You should also let your doctor know if you take any other medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that treat the symptoms of depression. There are three main types of antidepressant:
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Clinical depression is not just grief or sadness. It is an illness that can challenge the person's ability to perform even routine daily activities. At its worst, depression may lead the person to contemplate or commit suicide. Depression represents a burden for the person and his or her family. Sometimes that burden can seem overwhelming. Several different types of mood disorders exist.
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Antidepressant, Monoamine Oxidase
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are used to relieve certain types of mental depression. They work by blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system.
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Antidepressant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An antidepressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders, such as major depression and dysthymia and anxiety disorders such as social ...
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Depression Medications (Antidepressants)
Antidepressants: Medicine for Depression -- familydoctor.org
Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you - MayoClinic.com
Antidepressants Drug Database: Lexapro, Effexor, Cymbalta, Zoloft ...
Aug 23, 2008 ... Antidepressants Drug Database Depression patients should realize that depression is ... to other antidepressants such as Zoloft or Effexor. ...
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Antidepressants Drug Class Information by Medicinenet.com
Mar 10, 2011 ... Read about the differnent types of antidepressants (used to treat depression) their side effects, drug interactions, and warnings and ...
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Antidepressant Medications for Depression - HealthyPlace
Jul 7, 2008 ... In-depth look at antidepressants, medications for depression. How antidepressant drugs work, types of antidepressants, interactions, more.
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