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Anti-depressants are named for their ability to treat depression (anti-depression). But in order for these medications to work, they typically decrease or "depress" the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to respond to stimuli. For that reason, "depressants" are used as anti-depressants.
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What anti depressants can you take if you have seizures?
im limted to certain antidepressants because i have siezures
What Changes activity of neurotransmitter?
Psychotropics (stimulants, depressants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, sedative/hypnotics, antipsychotics, dissociatives, etc.)
What drug Changes activity of neurotransmitters?
Psychotropics (stimulants, depressants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, sedative/hypnotics, antipsychotics, dissociatives, etc.)
What percentage of us population is prescribed anti depressants?
Approximately 12% of the US population is prescribed antidepressants.
How is depressantes taken?
Since anti depressants take a week or two to become effective, taking an oral dose (a pill) is the common way to take anti depressants. Or at least, I assume that you meant antidepressants.
Do anti depressants cause weight gain?
They often do. However some people when depressed don't feel like eating and lose weight, as their mood improves while taking antidepressants their appetite returns they eat more and gain weight. Did the antidepressants make them gain weight, or did the antidepressants just allow them to eat normally and regain their normal weight (which some people dislike).
Is it dangerous to take hallucinogens while on antidepressants?
Most of them are safe to use while on MAOI and SSRI anti-depressants. For your case research at http://www.erowid.org
Can anti depressants cause low white blood cell count?
Do all antidepressants cause low white blood cell count
Can you take antidepressants and tramadol together?
No, antidepressants can interact poorly with the pain reliever tramadol.
Is tequila an anti-depressant?
All forms of alcohol and spirits are considered to be depressants.
Are there any anti-depressants that don't contain fluoride?
Yes, there is one SSRI antidepressant with no fluoride and that is Zoloft or sertraline. There are also several older antidepressants from other classes (MAOI,TCA) that have no fluoride.
How do anti depressants work?
Antidepressants work by increasing the quantity and action of all or some of the neurotransmitters, namely (1)serotonin, (2)dopamine, (3) norepinephrine at the synapses in brain in a person suffering from depression.
