People who are overweight are at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Now add psychological depression to that list. People who perceive themselves as being overweight frequently suffer from stress, feelings of inadequacy, and... (Read More)
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Q. I am one of those old-fashioned men who was brought up believing sex was for after you got married. I never thought about the possibility my wife would have no sex drive at all. After 21 years of little... (Read More)
Q. I have been taking Effexor XR for two years. At first I was pleased that it relieved the anxiety, depression and excessive worrying I had been suffering. Then I began experiencing insomnia and night sweats and decided to taper... (Read More)
Q. A gentleman wrote you that he had been taking a prescription heartburn pill for years. Through his own research he learned that he might have a B12 deficiency due to his use of the drug over an extended... (Read More)
Q. My 17-year-old son is feeling depressed. He is sad and tired and would sleep all day long if we allowed it. The doctor prescribed Prozac, but after the second day of taking it my son said he had thoughts... (Read More)
Which drugs change personality or cause depression? The latest on Halcion, Prozac and Xanax. Protect your children from problems with OTC drugs.... (Read More)
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Side effects and interactions of common antidepressants. Learn about withdrawal difficulties and how to reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions.... (Read More)
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Q. Ever since I retired a few years ago, I have been suffering from low-level depression. I work hard to keep it hidden from friends and family, but it’s getting worse.There are so many things I want to do but... (Read More)
Several years ago, the Food and Drug Administration warned physicians that antidepressants might trigger suicidal thoughts or behaviors in teens and young adults. The warning was intended to increase vigilance over young people starting an antidepressant prescription. Psychiatrists charge that... (Read More)
People who suffer from chronic pain may also experience depression. A new study suggests that when patients have greater control of their therapy it is likely to produce better outcomes. Veterans with pain in the low back, hips or knees... (Read More)
Almost everyone knows what it's like to feel sad. Losing a pet, a friend, or a loved one is devastating. Being fired or getting a divorce can send you into a tailspin. An accident or a serious disease affects not... (More On This Topic)
Cymbalta is an antidepressant used for treating major depressive disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It is also prescribed to manage pain resulting from fibromyalgia, as well as for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8728Check out Wikipedia... (Read More)
Q. I have a problem and I don't know where to turn. My partner and I don't have sex very often anymore. We have been together for over five years.I became depressed because of work, family and medical issues but... (Read More)
Lexapro is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9104Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexapro ... (Read More)
Q. Ten years ago my mom moved in with us. She was 87 and not getting around well any more. Her blood pressure was high and the meds she was taking weren't helping, and she had a stroke three weeks... (Read More)
What is it about winter that puts us out of sorts? Right about now a lot of people are feeling morose, or even downright depressed.Psychologists have a name for the winter blues. They call it seasonal affective disorder, appropriately shortened... (Read More)
The pros and cons of popular antidepressants; advice on getting off drugs like Cymbalta, Effexor or Paxil; the connection between antidepressants and suicide. Non-drug approaches to beating back the blues. What to do if drugs don’t work.... (Read More)
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Q. I used Chantix to quit smoking on May 30. I don't recall any psychological side effects and have been recommending it to everyone.After using it successfully, I figured all smokers should try it and wondered why they weren’t. Reading... (Read More)
Q. I have taken thyroid medication for decades. In addition I take amitriptyline, calcium, multivitamins, Prempro and aspirin. My eyebrows have become so sparse that I need to use an eyebrow pencil to look normal. I have also lost hair... (Read More)
Imagine a wonder drug that could reduce your risk of developing arthritis, high blood pressure, many common cancers, diabetes, depression and heart disease. What would it be worth?If drug companies could patent such a miracle medicine they might well charge... (Read More)