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generally speaking, antidepressants might increase suicidal rate in children and teenagers.
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What is a good antidepressent?
There are many excellent antidepressants, many of the best are in the class of SSRI antidepressants because they have fewer and less severe side effects than older types (e.g. MAOI antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants).However what works for one person does not for another, so you and your psychiatrist may have to try several before finding a good antidepressant for you.
Is antidepressants bad for you?
All prescription drugs can be harmful if used incorrectly or by the wrong person. A prescription, after all, is customized to the patient and the problem being treated. All drugs also have "side effects" which may or may not be troublesome. If the side effects are too severe, a doctor will usually suggest an alternative drug. You can find detailed information about specific drugs (including antidepressants) on the web, or you can ask a pharmacist for the information sheet that describes the drug.
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What medication can you take for bipolar that won't cause sexual side affects?
The preferred medications for bipolar are the mood stabilizers, they are very unlikely to cause sexual side effects. Its the antidepressants that most frequently cause such side effects, and they are usually avoided in most bipolar treatment due to the risk of breakthrough mania.
What medication do you take for depression?
There are four important classes of antidepressant medications. 1.) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - SSRI's such as Prozac or Fluoxetine, Paxil, or Celexa. 2.) Tricyclic Antidepressants - Amitryptaline or Imiprimine 3.) Serotonin and Norepinephine Reuptake Inhibitors - SNRI such as Cymbolta 4.) Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors - MAOIs such as Nardil These antidepressants have their own group of side effects and it is important that individuals evaluate, with their physician or therapist, whether a particular class or antidepressants will work for them. SSRI's, for example, usually have very few side effects, while MAOIs tend to have the more troublesome side effects.
How do antidepressants affect your body?
Initially, when taken during the first week, there is a chance of experiencing side effects such as nausea, headaches and possible insomnia, along with jitteriness. These side effects usually go away with time (a few days to a week or so). However, there are about 30 different antidepressants on the market. So, if one is not well tolerated, another may be substituted (especially if weight gain or sexual dysfunction concerns occur over time).
Will antidepressants help you get back or gain lost motivation if not what will?
They do not gain back any motivation you have lost; however, antidepressants can make your serotonin levels go back to 'normal' and allow life to return. The side effects are not as bad for most people and they out weigh regaining a happy life again.
Can antidepressants treat anxiety?
Some antidepressants have anti-anxiety effects as well. Prescriptions are based on the individual, the reason for the anxiety diagnosis, and the physician's consideration of what medication is indicated.
Is there an antidepressant that does not cause a lower sexual desire?
Stablon (Tianeptine) is the only antidepressant that does not have sexual side effects. although it is not an SSRI like most other antidepressants, it's not only an Anti Deprressant, but also is an Anti anxiety drug and A Mood enhancer, as well. With no sexual side effects. There are also SSRI's with a lower chance of sexual side effects - ex: Prozac is less likely than Paxil to have a sexual side effect.
What is the side effect of mosegor vita?
The dietary supplement Mosegor Vita has a few adverse side effects. These side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, sedation, constipation, and nervousness in children.
Is irratibally and crying a side effect of stopping lexapro and how lond does it last?
Irritability and crying can be side effects of stopping Lexapro, especially if the medication is stopped suddenly. As with most antidepressants, they should be discontinued slowly by tapering the dose with the help of your doctor.
How many antidepressants does it take to be happy?
Antidepressants don't actually "make you happy" - they inhibit chemical imbalances in the body which lead to depression. You might still be unhappy, irritated, etc., but the idea is that the effects are reduced. That aside, the effects of antidepressants vary greatly depending on things such as the specific medication, the dosage, your own body weight and metabolism, etc.
