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Antidepressants are often prescribed to treat symptoms of depression. This eMedTV article explains which types of antidepressants are available and links to more information about these drugs. Antidepresent is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are medications that are available by prescription to treat depression. This eMedTV page lists various types of antidepressants and links to more information about these drugs. Antidepresents is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Besides depression treatment, antidepressants are also approved for other uses. This page from the eMedTV library lists other approved antidepressant uses and explains whether this type of medication is used off-label for other conditions as well.
Potential antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, diarrhea, and dizziness. As this eMedTV page explains, antidepressant withdrawal is more likely to occur if you have been taking the drug for a while or if the drug has a short half-life.
Antidepressants are medications that are most commonly used for treating depression. This eMedTV article lists various types of antidepressants, explains how they work, and offers general information on what you should know before using these drugs.
It is generally recommended to avoid combining antidepressants and alcohol. As this eMedTV resource explains, mixing alcohol with an antidepressant can cause problems such as drowsiness, dizziness, slow reaction times, or even passing out.
Antidepressants pose some risk to the fetus when used during pregnancy. This eMedTV page offers more information on antidepressants and pregnancy, and explains the risks of using these drugs (as well as leaving depression untreated) during pregnancy.
Antidepressants appear to increase the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults. This eMedTV article provides more information on antidepressants and suicide, and explains why antidepressants have a "black box" warning.
Antidepressants and Weight Gain
It is possible to gain weight while taking antidepressants. This segment from the eMedTV site further explores antidepressants and weight gain, and offers tips on what you can do if you notice any unexplained weight gain.
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the medications commonly used to treat childhood depression -- which belong to the classes of drugs known as SSRIs and SNRIs -- and explains that more studies need to be done on antidepressants in children.
For most people, antidepressants can help improve their depression symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes how antidepressants work and explains what you should know before using these drugs. Antidepressent is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants such as SSRIs or SNRIs are used for treating depression. This eMedTV resource lists other types of antidepressants and explains what you should know before using these drugs. Antidepressents is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
A number of antidepressants are currently available to treat depression. This eMedTV resource lists some of these medications and explains what you should tell your doctor before using them. Antidepression is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Antidepressants are prescription drugs used for treating depression. This eMedTV page explains how they work, describe side effects that may occur, and lists various types of antidepressants. Antidepressions is a common misspelling of antidepressants.
Asendin is a type of antidepressant that is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page offers a general overview of Asendin, including information on how it works and possible side effects that may occur while taking it.
The recommended Asendin dosage for people starting depression treatment is 50 mg two or three times daily. This eMedTV article offers more information on Asendin dosing guidelines and provides tips and precautions for taking the medication.
If you take cimetidine, barbiturates, or MAOIs with Asendin, drug interactions may potentially occur. This eMedTV resource describes the possible effects of Asendin drug interactions and lists other medicines that may cause these interactions.
Common Asendin side effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth, and drowsiness. This section of the eMedTV Web site describes other common side effects of Asendin and also lists some of the more serious problems requiring medical attention.
Asendin is used for the treatment of depression in people over the age of 18. As this eMedTV article explains, besides treating common depression symptoms, Asendin uses are also specifically focused on the treatment of psychotic depression.
Asendin Warnings and Precautions
Asendin may potentially worsen bladder problems, glaucoma, or seizures. This eMedTV resource provides other Asendin warnings and precautions, including a list of possible side effects that may occur and information on who should not take the drug.
ADHD, PMS, depression, and chronic fatigue are just some of the conditions L-tyrosine is used for. This eMedTV page discusses these and other possible L-tyrosine benefits, exploring the effectiveness of the supplement and explaining how it may work.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that treating depression, migraines, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are among the many benefits of St John's wort. Benefits of St Johns wort is a common misspelling of benefits of St. John's wort.
St John's wort may be beneficial for treating depression, migraines, and nerve pain. This eMedTV resource outlines several other St. John's wort benefits and explains how this herbal supplement is claimed to work for treating these conditions.
Budeprion XL is a prescribed medicine used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and covers dosing guidelines.
The recommended starting Budeprion XL dosage is usually 150 mg, taken once a day in the morning. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at Budeprion XL dosing guidelines and offers some instructions for when and how to take the medication.
Budeprion XL is prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV article covers other Budeprion XL uses, explains how the drug works, and lists potential side effects. Budeprionxl is a common misspelling of Budeprion XL.
Stress and certain drugs are among the things that may raise the risk of developing depression. As this eMedTV Web page explains, these risk factors don't guarantee that a person will develop the illness. The causes of depression are still unknown.
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The exact cause of depression is not known. This video clip explores several theories on what may contribute to depression.
Gender, physical factors, and stressful life events are among the risk factors for teen depression. This eMedTV article explains that scientists don't know the exact cause or causes of teen depression.
Celexa, a prescription medicine, is licensed for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV article describes Celexa in more detail and offers general precautions for taking the medication. Celaxa is a common misspelling of Celexa.
Celexa is a prescription medication used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains how the antidepressant works, describes its effects, and lists some of the side effects that may occur while taking this drug.
If depression symptoms continue after using Celexa, alternatives are available, such as various therapies. This eMedTV segment lists common Celexa alternatives, which may include other antidepressants, psychotherapy, or electroconvulsive therapy.
Since Celexa and alcohol act upon similar brain chemicals, mixing the two may increase depression symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers precautions for drinking alcohol with Celexa and defines "moderate" drinking.
Breastfeeding while on Celexa may result in the medicine being passed on to the nursing baby. This eMedTV page explains the research that has been conducted on Celexa and breastfeeding, and lists the possible symptoms nursing babies may experience.
Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects of Celexa (occurring in up to 20 percent of patients). This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at Celexa and dry mouth, including tips and suggestions for helping with a dry mouth.
Up to 15 percent of people in clinical studies reported insomnia as a side effect of Celexa. This part of the eMedTV archives discusses Celexa and insomnia in more detail and provides suggestions for improving sleep habits to help cure insomnia.
Animal studies on Celexa and pregnancy show that the medication may potentially harm a fetus. As this eMedTV page explains, however, Celexa may still be prescribed if a doctor believes that the benefits outweigh any possible risks to the fetus.
Celexa and Premature Ejaculation
Occasionally, Celexa may be used to treat premature ejaculation. This eMedTV resource further explores Celexa and premature ejaculation, and explains how the medication can be used "off-label" to treat the sexual problem.
Celexa may increase the risk of suicidal behavior in children and teenagers. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses Celexa and suicide risks in more detail and lists potential signs of suicidal behavior to look out for.
Weight gain appears to be a frequent side effect of Celexa, occurring in more than 1 percent of patients. This eMedTV Web page discusses Celexa and weight gain in more detail and provides some suggestions for helping with weight gain.
Weight loss has been documented as a possible side effect of Celexa. This eMedTV Web page covers Celexa and weight loss in more detail, including an explanation of why weight loss occurs and how common this side effect is.
For the treatment of depression, Celexa dosages usually start at 20 mg once daily. This eMedTV article offers general dosage recommendations for Celexa and provides tips for when and how to take the medication.
Celexa drug interactions may occur if the antidepressant is taken with alcohol, NSAIDs, or warfarin. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may potentially lead to Celexa interactions and describes the side effects that may occur as a result.
Common symptoms of a Celexa overdose include sweating, drowsiness, and nausea. This part of the eMedTV archives contains a more complete list of possible overdose symptoms and describes the treatment options that are available for a Celexa overdose.
Common Celexa sexual side effects may include impotence, priapism, or decreased libido. This eMedTV resource describes these potential sexual side effects in more detail and discusses what your doctor may recommend if these problems arise.
Dry mouth, shakiness, and drowsiness are a few of the common side effects of Celexa. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at the side effects that can occur while taking this medication, including serious problems that require medical attention.
Celexa can be used for the treatment of depression in adults. As this page on the eMedTV site explains, "off-label" Celexa uses may include the treatment of anorexia and bulimia, premature ejaculation, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Celexa Warnings and Precautions
Antidepressants like Celexa may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in children and adults. This eMedTV page lists other Celexa warnings and precautions, and also provides a list of certain people who should not take the medication.
Celexa is an antidepressant available by prescription. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the drug in more detail, including information on how it works and what side effects may occur. Celexia is a common misspelling of Celexa.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Celexa for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV article further explores Celexa and its effects, potential side effects, and dosage information. Celixa is a common misspelling of Celexa.
Celexa, which is available by prescription, is a medication licensed to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Celexa and lists possible side effects to look out for. Cellexa is a common misspelling of Celexa.
