Depression Articles A-Z
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Drug Interactions With Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline drug interactions may occur if the medicine is taken with alcohol, MAOIs, or barbiturates. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may lead to drug interactions with barbiturates and describes how the interactions can cause problems.
Drug Interactions With Olanzapine and Fluoxetine
This eMedTV segment explains that alcohol and aspirin are among the drugs that can cause drug interactions with olanzapine and fluoxetine. This page lists other drugs that may cause interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
Drug Interactions With Paroxetine
Some of the drugs that can interact with paroxetine include ibuprofen, lithium, and aspirin. This eMedTV article discusses drug interactions with paroxetine, including information on how these interactions can lead to problems.
Drug Interactions With Protriptyline
Medications that may cause drug interactions with protriptyline include cisapride, pressors, and alcohol. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may cause negative interactions and explains the risks involved with combining these drugs.
Drug Interactions With Trazodone
Many medicines can cause drug interactions with trazodone, including phenytoin, digoxin, and imatinib. This eMedTV article explains the possible consequences that may occur as a result and lists other drugs that may lead to negative interactions.
Drug Interactions With Trimipramine
MAOIs and pressors are among the drugs that can potentially cause drug interactions with trimipramine. This eMedTV article discusses the problems that trimipramine interactions can lead to (such as an increased risk of side effects).
Drug Interactions With Venlafaxine
A few of the drugs that can potentially interact with venlafaxine include alcohol, lithium, and indinavir. This eMedTV article describes how drug interactions with venlafaxine can change the levels of some drugs in the blood or cause side effects.
Drug Interactions With Venlafaxine XR
Drug interactions with venlafaxine XR may occur when it is taken with linezolid, indinavir, or tramadol. This eMedTV Web page lists some of the drugs that may interact with venlafaxine XR, such as ketoconazole, haloperidol, and lithium.
This eMedTV page discusses Effexor, a drug licensed to treat depression in adults. This page covers how Effexor works, how and when to take it, and conditions to let your doctor know about before taking it. Efexer is a common misspelling of Effexor.
Effexor is a prescription drug that is used to treat depression. This section of the eMedTV library further discusses Effexor and its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information. Efexor is a common misspelling of Effexor.
This eMedTV page lists some tips for dealing with weight gain (an infrequent side effect of Effexor), such as limiting your alcohol intake and getting regular exercise. Efexor weight gain is a common misspelling of effexor and weight gain.
Effexor is a medication that can be prescribed to treat depression. This article on the eMedTV site describes Effexor in more detail and covers its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects. Efexxor is a common misspelling of Effexor.
This part of the eMedTV archives gives an overview of teen depression effects -- which can include changes in behavior, physical health, or social activity. This page also covers how often depressed teens experience a recurrence of their depression.
Effexor is a drug used to treat depression. This eMedTV page lists side effects of the prescription medicine and things to tell your doctor before taking it, as well as some possible alternatives to Effexor. Effexer is a common misspelling of Effexor.
Effexor is an antidepressant that is commonly used to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at how this prescription drug works and how and when to take it -- and also lists some potential Effexor side effects.
This page on the eMedTV site describes some Effexor alternatives (including therapy, other antidepressants, and alternative therapies) and explains when some of these alternatives to Effexor may be appropriate.
Most doctors tell their patients that it is okay to breastfeed while taking Effexor. As this eMedTV page explains, any decision you make about Effexor and breastfeeding should be a shared decision between you and your doctor.
Side effects may develop with Effexor, and dry mouth is reported in up to 22 percent of patients. This eMedTV Web page offers tips for helping with a dry mouth, such as avoiding drinks with caffeine and sipping water or sugarless drinks often.
Effexor can be used "off-label" to treat fibromyalgia. This eMedTV Web page discusses previous studies on Effexor and fibromyalgia, and explains that more research is needed on whether Effexor is a safe and effective fibromyalgia treatment.
This page on the eMedTV site explains that if you're taking Effexor and hair loss becomes a problem, you should let your healthcare provider know. As this article explains, hair loss is a rare side effect of Effexor.
Sexual side effects may occur with Effexor, and impotence is one affecting up to 6 percent of male patients. This eMedTV Web page defines impotence and discusses possible treatment options that your healthcare provider may recommend.
Certain side effects may occur with the use of Effexor, and insomnia occurs in about 22 percent of people. This eMedTV page contains a list of insomnia symptoms and describes how improving sleep habits can help cure insomnia.
Effexor and Migraine Headaches
In some cases, a healthcare provider may prescribe Effexor to help prevent migraines. This eMedTV resource offers a discussion on Effexor and migraine headaches, including information on when a doctor may prescribe Lexapro for this use.
If you're on Effexor and pregnancy occurs, tell your doctor. This eMedTV page explains that while Effexor could possibly harm an unborn child, a doctor may prescribe the drug to a pregnant woman if its benefits outweigh the possible risk to her fetus.
Side effects can occur with the use of Effexor, and seizures are among the drug's rare side effects. This eMedTV resource explains that seizures are also a possible complication that may occur with newborns if Effexor is taken during pregnancy.
It is hard to know for sure if there is a link between using Effexor and suicide or suicidal behavior. This eMedTV page explains that you should tell your doctor about any signs of suicidal behavior (such as insomnia), even if you aren't on Effexor.
There are possible side effects of Effexor, and weight gain occurs in at least 1 percent of people. This eMedTV page lists tips for dealing with weight gain, such as getting regular exercise, limiting alcohol intake, and eating a heart-healthy diet.
Side effects may occur with Effexor, and weight loss is one of the most commonly reported problems. This eMedTV article explains that people lose an average of one to two pounds when they first begin treatment with Effexor.
For people with depression, the starting Effexor dosage is 75 mg daily. This eMedTV page also lists the highest recommended Effexor dose for most people (225 mg daily) and some factors that can affect your dosage (such as other drugs you're taking).
This eMedTV page offers a list of medicines that may cause Effexor drug interactions (such as linezolid, haloperidol, and triptans) and explains how drug interactions with Effexor can alter the levels of some drugs in the blood or cause side effects.
This eMedTV article offers a list of Effexor overdose symptoms that may occur if you take too much of the drug, including increased heart rate or reduced blood pressure. This page also lists various treatment options for an Effexor overdose.
A few examples of Effexor sexual side effects include impotence, a decreased sex drive, and priapism. This eMedTV page covers other sexual side effects that may potentially occur with Effexor, how often they occur, and treatments a doctor may suggest.
Nausea and dizziness are among the common side effects of Effexor. This eMedTV resource also lists Effexor side effects to report to your doctor (including fast heart rate). Effexor side affects is a common misspelling of Effexor side effects.
Anxiety, yawning, and loss of appetite are a few common side effects of Effexor. This part of the eMedTV library also covers rare Effexor side effects (such as cataracts and anemia) and side effects to report to your doctor (such as hallucinations).
This eMedTV Web page explains that Effexor is licensed to treat depression in adults but is not approved for the treatment of depression in children. This article also lists some off-label Effexor uses, such as treating migraines or neuropathic pain.
Effexor Warnings and Precautions
Effexor may affect your ability to perform complex tasks requiring mental and motor skills. This eMedTV page offers more Effexor warnings and precautions, including other possible side effects and a list of certain people who should not take the drug.
Symptoms of Effexor withdrawal can include agitation, anxiety, tiredness, and irritability. This eMedTV Web page describes how a healthcare provider will try to minimize the risk of these symptoms occurring in someone who is stopping Effexor.
Effexor is a prescribed drug that is licensed to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV article discusses how this medication works and explains what to tell your doctor before starting the medication. Effexsor is a common misspelling of Effexor.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Effexor to help treat depression in adults. This eMedTV Web article highlights possible side effects of Effexor and discusses some general precautions. Effexxor is a common misspelling of Effexor.
Effexor is a prescription medication that is approved to treat depression in adults. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers a brief overview of precautions and possible side effects of Effexor. Effixor is a common misspelling of Effexor.
Effexor is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV Web page explores the effects of Effexor, explains how it works, and lists potential side effects that may occur. Effoxer is a common misspelling of Effexor.
Effexor is a prescription medication used for treating depression. This part of the eMedTV library describes how Effexor works and lists some of the potential side effects that may occur with treatment. Effoxor is a common misspelling of Effexor.
Emsam is a prescription drug that is approved for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV article explains how Emsam works to relieve depression symptoms, and also lists available strengths of Emsam and possible side effects of the drug.
Emsam alternatives can include therapy, other depression drugs, ECT, and alternative therapies. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes various alternatives to Emsam, including a detailed list of other antidepressants that can be used.
It is not known if Emsam passes through breast milk. This eMedTV page explains that there has been no research done on Emsam and breastfeeding in humans, but the drug does pass through breast milk in rats and may pass through breast milk in humans.
There are several side effects of Emsam, and dry mouth appears to be one of the common side effects. This eMedTV article provides suggestions that may help with symptoms of a dry mouth (such as avoiding caffeine and sipping water often).
The FDA classifies Emsam as a pregnancy Category C drug, meaning it may not be safe during pregnancy. This eMedTV page explains the results of animal studies on Emsam and pregnancy, as well as the situations in which a pregnant woman may take Emsam.
Taking Emsam could potentially raise the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. This eMedTV article discusses Emsam and suicide in more detail, noting some specific signs of suicidal behavior to look out for (such as insomnia or suicide attempts).
Weight loss appears to be a side effect of Emsam. This eMedTV segment explores Emsam and weight loss, explaining why the medication may cause weight loss in some people and what to do if you experience too much weight loss while taking Emsam.
The recommended starting Emsam dosage for treating depression is one 6 mg patch applied each day. This eMedTV segment lists factors that can affect your dosage and provides some general tips on when and how to take the medicine.
This eMedTV page explains that Emsam drug interactions may occur if Emsam is taken with certain other drugs, such as caffeine or narcotics. This page covers other drugs that can potentially interact with Emsam, as well as the problems that can occur.
Aged, spoiled, or fermented foods should be avoided if you are taking more than 6 mg per day of Emsam. This eMedTV page examines several Emsam food interactions that can occur with foods containing tyramine and lists which foods to specifically avoid.
Chest pain, an irregular pulse, and seizures are some of the symptoms of an Emsam overdose. This portion of the eMedTV archives outlines other possible signs of an Emsam overdose and describes the steps that may be taken to treat an overdose.
For those who are taking Emsam, sexual side effects (such as impotence or a decreased libido) may occur. This eMedTV page describes other possible Emsam sexual side effects and explains how frequently these problems were reported in previous studies.
Headaches, diarrhea, and insomnia are among the most commonly reported side effects of Emsam. This eMedTV resource describes other common Emsam side effects and also outlines some more serious side effects that you should report to your doctor.
Emsam is used to treat adult depression but is not recommended for use in people under the age of 18. This eMedTV article describes how Emsam works and explains that there are no universally accepted off-label Emsam uses.
Emsam Warnings and Precautions
There are several lethal food and drug interactions that can occur with Emsam. This eMedTV segment covers other Emsam warnings and precautions, such as the safety of taking Emsam while breastfeeding and people who shouldn't take the drug.
Emsam is a prescription medication approved for treating symptoms of depression. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how to use Emsam and describes how the drug works to treat depression. Emsan is a common misspelling of Emsam.
Emsam is a prescription skin patch licensed for treating depression. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes how Emsam works, explains how to use the patch, and lists some of its potential side effects. Ensam is a common misspelling of Emsam.
This eMedTV page explains that amitriptyline is available only as a generic; Elavil, the brand name version of the drug that was originally manufactured, is no longer made. However, the FDA considers generic amitriptyline to be equivalent to Elavil.
Generic Asendin tablets are available in four different strengths. This part of the eMedTV archives describes generic Asendin in more detail, including information on its manufacturer and the various strengths available.
Generic Celexa products are available as tablets and in liquid form. This eMedTV page lists various strengths available for the generic versions of Celexa, explains the FDA's generic drug rating system, and offers information on the manufacturers.
This eMedTV segment explains why there is no approved generic Cymbalta for sale on the market. This page warns people of places claiming to sell a generic Cymbalta and explains that 2010 is the earliest date a generic Cymbalta could become available.
This eMedTV page gives an overview of generic Effexor -- which is manufactured by TEVA Pharmaceuticals and is sold under the name Venlafaxine tablets -- and also provides information about when a generic version of Effexor XR could become available.
This eMedTV Web page warns against buying any of the fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous drugs sold as "generic Emsam." The earliest date that an approved generic for Emsam could become available is 2018, when the patent for Emsam expires.
This part of the eMedTV library explains that a generic form of Lexapro is not expected to be available until at least 2012 (when the patent for Lexapro expires) and that you shouldn't buy any generic Lexapro until any approved generic is available.
While brand-name Ludiomil is no longer being manufactured, a generic version of the drug is available. This eMedTV article describes generic Ludiomil in more detail, including a list of the various strengths available.
This eMedTV page explains that generic Pamelor is currently available in four different strengths and also in a liquid form. This page also covers how the FDA has determined that the generic versions of Pamelor are equivalent to the brand-name drug.
