Depression Articles A-Z
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This part of the eMedTV archives highlights some of the most frequently diagnosed types of depression in teens (which include major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder), as well as some symptoms of each of these types of teen depression.
Uses of Tricyclic Antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants are primarily used for the treatment of depression in adults. However, as this eMedTV page explains, there are several off-label uses of tricyclic antidepressants, such as helping people quit smoking and preventing migraines.
As this eMedTV page explains, venlafaxine is a prescription medication that is used to treat the symptoms of depression. This page offers a brief overview of dosing tips and possible side effects. Venlafaxin is a common misspelling of venlafaxine.
Venlafaxine is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of depression. This section of the eMedTV site explains how venlafaxine works and offers information on its effects, general dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Venlafaxine is a medicine that is used to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV page explores venlafaxine and its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information. Venlafaxine HCL Efexor is a common variation and misspelling of venlafaxine.
If you take too much venlafaxine, overdose symptoms may include seizures, liver damage, or loss of life. This eMedTV segment lists other possible overdose symptoms and discusses various treatment options that are available for a venlafaxine overdose.
Some of the venlafaxine side effects covered in this eMedTV article include common side effects like drowsiness and dizziness, rare side effects like acne or asthma, and more serious side effects to report to your doctor (such as chest palpitations).
If you abruptly stop using venlafaxine, withdrawal symptoms (like insomnia or anxiety) may occur. This eMedTV page lists numerous other possible venlafaxine withdrawal symptoms and explains what a doctor may do to keep these symptoms from occurring.
Venlafaxine XR is a prescription drug licensed to treat depression and anxiety disorders. This page on the eMedTV site covers venlafaxine XR side effects, strengths, and dosing guidelines, as well as what to tell your doctor before you take the drug.
This eMedTV article explains that the starting venlafaxine XR dose for people with depression, social anxiety disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder is 75 mg daily. This page also lists factors that can affect venlafaxine XR dosing (like your age).
A healthcare provider may prescribe venlafaxine to help treat the symptoms of depression. This eMedTV segment highlights possible side effects and offers some general precautions for the medication. Venlafexine is a common misspelling of venlafaxine.
This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of Wellbutrin, a prescription drug used to treat depression. This article describes how Wellbutrin works, dosing guidelines, and what to do if you overdose. Welbuterin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Wellbutrin to treat the symptoms of depression. This eMedTV Web resource explores some side effects of Wellbutrin and offers some general dosing information. Welbutin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV article describes Wellbutrin in more detail and offers general precautions for taking the medication. Welbutren is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
This page of the eMedTV library explains how the prescription medication Wellbutrin works to treat the symptoms of depression. This page also provides some tips for when and how to take the medication. Welbutrim is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a prescription drug used to treat depression. This eMedTV page explains how Wellbutrin works, and also lists available strengths of the drug and factors that may affect your dosage. Welbutrin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
This portion of the eMedTV archives highlights the depression medicine Wellbutrin SR, noting in particular how the drug works and when and how to take it. Welbutrin SR is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin SR.
Wellbutrin XL is a prescribed medication that treats depression and seasonal affective disorder. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works and covers the factors that will determine your dose. Welbutrin XL is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin XL.
This page on the eMedTV site gives an overview of Wellbutrin, a drug used to treat depression. This page describes how Wellbutrin works, how and when to take the drug, and what to do if you overdose. Welbutron is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
A doctor may prescribe Wellbutrin to treat symptoms of depression. This eMedTV Web article offers a brief description of Wellbutrin and explains what to tell your doctor before taking it. Wellabutrin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat depression symptoms. This eMedTV Web resource explains how Wellbutrin works and provides some general dosing guidelines. Wellbuterin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a prescription drug used for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV Web page describes Wellbutrin in more detail, explains how it works, and lists possible side effects that may occur. Wellbutin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat depression. This eMedTV page explains how Wellbutrin works, lists a few potential side effects, and links to more information on the drug. Wellbutran is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Wellbutrin for the treatment of depression. This part of the eMedTV library explores some potential side effects of Wellbutrin and offers general dosing information. Wellbutren is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a prescription drug used for treating common depression symptoms. This eMedTV page explains how often Wellbutrin is taken, describes how it works, and lists side effects that may occur. Wellbutrim is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin is a prescription medication that is approved to treat depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, highlights some of its potential side effects, offers tips on when and how to take it, and more.
This part of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at several Wellbutrin alternatives, such as other depression medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. This page also explains when an alternative to Wellbutrin may be considered.
If you choose to drink alcohol while taking Wellbutrin, you should drink only mild-to-moderate amounts. This eMedTV page takes a detailed look at Wellbutrin and alcohol, noting some precautions a person should take before drinking while on Wellbutrin.
Side effects may occur during treatment with Wellbutrin, and dry mouth is one of the most common complaints. This eMedTV page lists some things you can do if you experience a dry mouth while taking Wellbutrin (such as avoiding drinks with caffeine).
This eMedTV page explains that some people may experience hair loss from Wellbutrin. Although hair loss is an infrequent side effect of the medication, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider if you're taking Wellbutrin and hair loss does occur.
Insomnia appears to be one of the more common side effects of Wellbutrin. This section of the eMedTV library examines Wellbutrin and insomnia, explaining some symptoms of insomnia and things you can do to improve your sleep habits.
Wellbutrin could potentially harm a fetus. This eMedTV page explains that if you're taking Wellbutrin and pregnancy occurs, you should tell your doctor. He or she will weigh the benefits and risks before making a recommendation for your situation.
It's hard to tell if there is a link between Wellbutrin and suicide or suicidal behavior. This eMedTV page explains that you should report any signs of suicidal behavior to your doctor right away, regardless of whether or not you're taking Wellbutrin.
Weight gain is a possible side effect of Wellbutrin. But as this eMedTV page explains, people taking Wellbutrin are actually less likely to gain weight than people not taking the drug. This page provides more detail about Wellbutrin and weight gain.
There are potential side effects with Wellbutrin, and weight loss appears to be one of them. As this eMedTV article explains, Wellbutrin can cause a loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting -- all of which may contribute to weight loss in some people.
For people with depression, the starting Wellbutrin dosage is 100 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page lists general tips on taking the medication (like never doubling your dose) and explains that your dose of Wellbutrin should not exceed 450 mg a day.
Steroids, MAOIs, and alcohol are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Wellbutrin. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of some of these Wellbutrin drug interactions and what your doctor may do if they occur.
Symptoms of a Wellbutrin overdose can include seizures, fainting, and even loss of life. This part of the eMedTV archives also lists possible treatment options for a Wellbutrin overdose (such as pumping the stomach and supportive care).
This eMedTV Web page explains that seizures are a possible side effect of Wellbutrin. This article describes who is at a higher risk of developing Wellbutrin seizures and outlines some recommendations on how to prevent seizures while taking the drug.
Wellbutrin Sexual Side Effects
As this eMedTV page explains, sexual side effects (such as changes in sex drive or erectile dysfunction) can occur during treatment with Wellbutrin. This article discusses what to do if you develop any of these Wellbutrin sexual side effects.
Among the Wellbutrin side effects listed in this eMedTV article are common side effects (like insomnia) and side effects to report to your doctor (like seizures). Wellbutrin side affects is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin side effects.
Some of the most common Wellbutrin side effects include weight loss, nausea, and constipation. This eMedTV segment also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects of the drug, such as chest palpitations and suicidal thoughts.
Wellbutrin SR is a prescription medicine that is approved to treat depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works to relieve depression symptoms, highlights some potential side effects, and offers tips on how to take the drug.
This portion of the eMedTV archives examines several Wellbutrin SR alternatives, such as other depression medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. This page also explains when an alternative to Wellbutrin SR may be considered.
As this eMedTV page explains, most doctors recommend that if a person chooses to drink while taking Wellbutrin SR, he or she should drink only light-to-moderate amounts. This page discusses some other precautions related to Wellbutrin SR and alcohol.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that there are a number of side effects with Wellbutrin SR, and dry mouth is one of the most common side effects. This article also outlines some suggestions on how to improve symptoms of a dry mouth.
Insomnia is a common Wellbutrin SR side effect. This eMedTV page explores Wellbutrin and insomnia, listing symptoms of insomnia (such as trouble falling asleep), as well as ways to improve your sleep habits (such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle).
While some people develop side effects with Wellbutrin SR, sexual side effects of the drug occur rarely. This eMedTV segment covers some specific sexual side effects of Wellbutrin SR (such as impotence) and what to do if you develop these problems.
This eMedTV page explains that while Wellbutrin SR and pregnancy have been tested together only in animals, the medication did appear to cause harm to the fetus in those studies. If you become pregnant while taking Wellbutrin SR, let your doctor know.
In previous studies, children and teenagers on Wellbutrin SR were at an increased risk of suicidal behavior. This eMedTV page explores Wellbutrin SR and suicide in more detail, listing some signs of suicidal behavior you should report to your doctor.
Weight loss has been reported as a side effect of Wellbutrin SR. This eMedTV page examines Wellbutrin SR and weight loss in more detail, explaining how other side effects of Wellbutrin SR may contribute to weight loss in some people taking the drug.
For people who have depression, the starting Wellbutrin SR dosage is 150 mg once daily in the morning. This eMedTV Web page also lists maximum Wellbutrin SR dosages and factors that can affect your dosage (like other drugs you may be taking).
Wellbutrin SR Drug Interactions
This eMedTV resource explains how Wellbutrin SR drug interactions can increase your risk of seizures and other dangerous side effects. Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Wellbutrin SR are other antidepressants, steroids, and MAOIs.
People who take too much Wellbutrin SR may experience seizures, muscle pain, and breathing problems. This eMedTV resource discusses other possible Wellbutrin SR overdose symptoms, as well as how a doctor may treat an overdose on Wellbutrin.
Anxiety and infections are among the common side effects of Wellbutrin SR. This eMedTV page also covers serious Wellbutrin SR side effects and what to do if they occur. Wellbutrin SR side affects is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin SR side effects.
Some of the most common Wellbutrin SR side effects include weight loss, nausea, and headaches. This eMedTV page also covers some more serious side effects that you should report to your doctor, such as hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Wellbutrin SR is commonly used to treat depression in adults. This page describes how Wellbutrin SR works and also explores a few off-label Wellbutrin SR uses, such as treating ADHD and helping people to quit smoking.
Wellbutrin SR Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV Web page examines numerous Wellbutrin SR warnings and precautions, such the safety of taking the drug while nursing and the risk of allergic reactions in some people taking it. This page also lists people who shouldn't take Wellbutrin SR.
It is possible to experience withdrawals from Wellbutrin SR when the medication is stopped abruptly. This eMedTV page describes how your healthcare provider will slowly decrease your Wellbutrin SR dosage to help minimize withdrawal symptoms.
It is very common for people to take Wellbutrin to quit smoking. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides an overview of Wellbutrin and smoking cessation, noting in particular why this is such a common off-label use of Wellbutrin products.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Wellbutrin can be prescribed to adults who suffer from depression. This page describes how Wellbutrin works and also explores a few off-label Wellbutrin uses, such as treating ADHD and helping people to quit smoking.
Wellbutrin Warnings and Precautions
Wellbutrin can raise the risk of seizures in some people. This eMedTV page covers other Wellbutrin warnings and precautions, such as other potential side effects and conditions to tell your doctor about before you take Wellbutrin (like diabetes).
This section of the eMedTV library explains that withdrawals from Wellbutrin can occur if a person abruptly stops taking the medication. This page also describes how your doctor may slowly decrease your dosage to help minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Wellbutrin XL is a prescription drug that is approved to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medicine.
This eMedTV Web page explains that if depression symptoms continue or if you develop bothersome side effects after using Wellbutrin XL, alternatives are available. This page lists common alternatives to the drug, such as other medicines and therapy.
This eMedTV page explains that because Wellbutrin XL and alcohol affect similar brain chemicals, mixing the two may increase the symptoms of depression. This page offers precautions for drinking alcohol with the drug and defines "moderate" drinking.
This eMedTV Web page explains that there are a number of side effects of Wellbutrin XL, and dry mouth is one of the most common. This page also offers tips that may help improve symptoms of a dry mouth, such as avoiding alcohol and caffeine.
Hair loss does appear to be a rare side effect of Wellbutrin XL. This eMedTV segment explains that if you are taking Wellbutrin XL and hair loss occurs, your healthcare provider may adjust your dosage or switch you to another medication.
