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Patient Knowledge: Mental Heath Drug Info
Mental health consumer information about commonly prescribed medications and their side-effects.
Dangerous Drugs You Need to Know
Here are some awfully dangerous drugs which include sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, and antidepressants that will cause many side effects particularly due to their adverse effect in suppressing central nervous and respiratory system, and they may also slow down bodily function and cause hallucinations. In short, these drugs are extremely dangerous as they may produce unwanted and unpredicted side effects.
Do Antidepressants Help Treat Depression?
This article informs about the effectiveness of antidepressants to treat depression.
Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain?
It seems that many people who take some sort of antidepressant notice that they gain weight over time. Could it be the drug interacts or changes our metabolism or is it other factors? This article is a general look at antidepressants and how they may affect weight gain or influence eating habits.
The Side Effects of Antidepressants the Doctors Won’t Tell You About
It’s a complex issue and in the end the benefits outweigh the problems, but everyone should make an informed decision for themselves.
How to Recognize the Symptoms of Antidepressant Withdrawal
Are you taking an antidepressant medication? Many people don’t realize that you can develop symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal when these medications are stopped. Here’s how to recognize these symptoms.
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Information
The panic attack is a manifestation of paroxysmal anxiety, limited in time. It lasts for about 20 minutes, from the start to the decrease in intensity of symptoms. During panic attacks, the fear or discomfort is accompanied by at least four of the following symptoms that occur in an abrupt manner and reach their maximum intensity in less than 10 minutes.
Natural Remedies for Depression
This article is not intended to take the place of medical advice from a physician or licensed naturopath. Herbal and natural remedies also carry their share of side effects and interactions. You should always talk with your doctor or naturopath before starting herbal or natural remedies of any kind.
Antidepressants and Low Libido: What You Need to Know
One of the most common side effects of antidepressant use is a low libido. Here’s what you can do about it.
