The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Depression
Why You Should Eat the Mediterranean Way
People who eat the Mediterranean way are less likely to die young, have heart attacks or develop diabetes or brittle bones.
Exercise Is Effective Treatment for Psychological Depression
Many studies demonstrate that exercise is effective in treating depression. People taking more than 7,500 steps a day lower their risk.
Will SAMe Combat Depression?
A reader offers a testimonial on the benefit of SAMe for depression. Some studies support using this supplement to improve mood.
Show 1368: Why Overcoming Loneliness Is Crucial for Your Health (Archive)
Social isolation is a serious risk factor for chronic diseases. As a result, overcoming loneliness is an essential step toward better health.
Cough Remedy Plus Antidepressant Spark Scary Serotonin Syndrome!
Drug interactions are more common than most people realize. Even something as seemingly safe as an OTC cough medicine can trigger scary serotonin syndrome.
Antidepressants and Suicide: Why Don’t People Think There’s a Link?
Antidepressants are supposed to be antidotes to depression. There is also a link between antidepressants and suicide. How is that possible?
Long COVID Is Common and Scary!
Data from both the UK and the US suggest that many people suffer from long COVID. New research from UCSF implies that the virus may persist!
Duloxetine Recall: FDA Flags Carcinogenic Risk for Popular Antidepressant
Why has the FDA requested a duloxetine recall? Millions of capsules are being taken back. No one should stop duloxetine (Cymbalta) suddenly!
Doctors Still Doubt Antidepressants Can Trigger Suicide
Prescription Gone Wrong: Antidepressant for Headaches Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Teen. Why didn't the doctor warn parents to watch out?
Beware of Sudden and Unexpected Psychiatric Side Effects
Has your MD warned you about psychiatric side effects such as depression, suicidal thoughts, irritability, insomnia or anxiety? Why not?
The Burden of Being 100% Accurate in Filling Prescriptions
A retired pharmacist reflects on the emotional toll of constant worry about making a serious pharmacy mistake.
How To Stop Venlafaxine: Very, VERY Slowly!
Do doctors warn that antidepressants may be hard to stop? The discontinuation syndrome can be awful. Learn how to stop venlafaxine slowly!
Are There Toxins in Your Drinking Water?
Some drinking water contains excessively high levels of PFAS. Exposure to certain toxins increases the chance of depressive symptoms.
Why Is Antidepressant Withdrawal So Hard?
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms were overlooked for decades. The FDA now warns about "discontinuation syndrome." Are patients informed?
Will You Gain Weight on an Antidepressant?
Some people who take an antidepressant may gain weight. The risk is higher for those taking duloxetine, paroxetine or escitalopram.
Oral Ketamine vs. Depression! What Took So Long?
There is growing evidence that ORAL ketamine can be helpful against hard-to-treat depression. It could be safer and less expensive than IV!
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Side Effects & Withdrawal
The anti-depressant Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause a LOT of side effects, but stopping it suddenly could trigger nasty withdrawal symptoms.
Does Your Medicine Have a Boxed Warning? Why You Must Know!
The FDA has a designation for drug reactions it considers especially worrisome: BOXED WARNING. Do prescribers warn patients? Not always!
Show 1315: Are We Medicating Normal Emotions? (Archive)
A psychiatrist and a patient each describes her perspective on the dangers of medicating normal emotions with psychotropic drugs.
Show 1383: How to Calm Your Mind with Food
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, take a look at your food choices. You can calm your mind with real food, including greens.
Can Lithium in Water Supply Prevent Dementia?
Could lithium in water fend off dementia? Are you getting lithium in your water supply. What about low doses of lithium? Helpful or harmful?
Show 1350: Why Psychotherapy Matters: Lessons from a Harvard Zen Master and Psychiatrist (Archive)
Understanding our relationships is key to living a meaningful, happy life. Psychotherapy matters because it can help us see why we stumble.
Rediscovering Low-Dose Lithium for Mood Disorders
Lithium is prescribed for bipolar disorder. Side effects are scary! Could low-dose lithium be safer for mood disorders or Alzheimer's?
Authorized Generic Drugs Offer Quality and Affordability
How good are generic drugs? FDA reports problems in India! Authorized generic drugs (AGs) offer an alternative. GSK will make a Flovent AG.
Do Doctors Know How to Help Patients Stop Medications?
Why don't drug companies, doctors or the FDA tell patients how to stop medications? This is a problem with benzos, antidepressants and PPIs.
Show 1367: How to Evaluate Prescription Drugs
In this interview, Dr. Aaron Carroll describes tools used to evaluate prescription drugs and the importance of personal experience.
Do Conflicts of Interest Distort Antidepressant & Alprazolam Effectiveness?
Doctors believe they are practicing evidence-based medicine. What if data on alprazolam effectiveness for panic disorder is biased?
What Should You Know about New Antidepressant Spravato?
FDA approved the nasal spray esketamine (Spravato) for hard-to-treat depression. A new study shows that when it's added to an SSRI it helps!
How to Fight Back Against SAD This Winter
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, may affect mood and health during the winter. Light therapy, Rhodiola or fish oil may help.
Which Medicines Can Cause Severe Depression? Wegovy-Ozempic?
Hundreds of commonly prescribed medicines can trigger severe depression. Can semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) cause psychological side effects?
Antidepressant Combination (Amitriptyline & Sertraline) Caused Disastrous Convulsions
An antidepressant combination, sertraline (Zoloft) and amitriptyline (Elavil) increased the risk for seizures. Did it lead to brain damage?
Psilocybin from Mushrooms Can Ease Depression
New research reveals how one dose of psilocybin may produce weeks of improvement. Healers have long known about psilocybin from mushrooms.
Can Chantix Cause Depression?
The question seems straightforward. Does the stop-smoking drug Chantix cause depression? The answer is confusing: Yes, No, Maybe.
Usual Antidepressants Don’t Help New Type of Depression
Stanford scientists say antidepressants are less likely to work for people with a type of depression characterized by cognitive problems.
How Long Will Dizziness Last After Stopping Lexapro (Escitalopram)?
A reader experiences bouts of vertigo a month after stopping Lexapro. When will this withdrawal symptom disappear? What about duloxetine?
Prednisone Can Cause Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia
Corticosteroids are valuable medications. But drugs like prednisone can cause anxiety, depression and other serious psychiatric side effects.
Vitamin D Supplements for Babies May Boost Kids’ Mental Health
A follow-up study after several years found that high-dose vitamin D supplements during infancy improved kids' mental health.
Will Ketamine Really Battle Life-Long Depression?
Ketamine infusions seem promising against life-long depression. A new study reports ketamine worked as well as electro-convulsive therapy!
Can You Overcome Depression with Exercise?
Multiple studies show that people with chronic conditions can overcome depression with regular physical exercise–swimming, tai qi, running or hiking.
Antidepressants and Thoughts of Suicide – Were You Warned?
Tens of millions of people take antidepressant medications. What's shocking is that many of these drugs may also trigger thoughts of suicide.
Drug Boomerang: When Meds Cause What They Should Cure
Medicines should NOT cause the problem they are supposed to treat! Surprisingly, though, the drug boomerang effect is far too common.
Beware of Serotonin Syndrome from Cough Remedy Interaction
Have you ever swallowed cough medicine? A surprising number of drugs can lead to a cough remedy interaction. Serotonin Syndrome can be awful!
Show 1318: Challenging Dogma About Alzheimer Disease and Depression
This week, we speak with two scientists who are challenging dogma about how the brain works and how we can treat it.
Teaching Old Drugs New Tricks
There are old inexpensive drugs that may work surprisingly well for depression, COVID or even cancer. Can we teach old drugs new tricks?
Novel New Uses for Fenofibrate (Tricor) vs. Triglycerides
Fenofibrate (Tricor) has been used for over 20 years to lower triglyceride levels. There may be new uses for fenofibrate for the brain.
Show 1317: Psychedelic Compounds for Healing
In these interviews, our guest experts suggest that use of psychedelic compounds could revolutionize the treatment of some mental illness.
Show 1303: The Mental Health Crisis Affecting American Teenagers
In this interview, many American teens are experiencing a mental health crisis. The pandemic didn't cause it but has made it worse.
Debunking the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Depression
Why has the chemical imbalance theory of depression and other mental illnesses lasted so long? What does the latest research reveal?
Stopping Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Suddenly Flipped Her Out
It's easy to start taking a new med. You just pop a pill in your mouth and hope for the best. But stopping duloxetine (cymbalta) can be tricky.
Show 1271: New Approaches to Managing Depression (Archive)
Two of the country's leading experts in managing depression and bipolar disease discuss conventional and unorthodox treatments.
Will High Drug Prices Soon Destroy Healthcare?
Are drug companies killing the golden goose? High drug prices are breaking the bank. It is almost impossible to figure out the pricing system
Surprising Ketamine Side Effects and Anti-Suicide Benefits
Ketamine has been controversial for decades. This anesthetic is now used to treat depression. What about chronic pain? Does it have a role?
Can You Fight Depression by Eating the Mediterranean Way?
When depressed college kids tried eating the Mediterranean way, they began feeling better. Less junk food meant lower scores on a depression scale.
Generic Sertraline (Zoloft) Problems Lead To Anxiety and Panic
Many readers report problems with some generic sertraline products to treat depression. What has happened to Greenstone’s authorized generic?
Generic Prozac Didn’t Do the Job | Fluoxetine Failure!
Can you trust all generic drugs? Readers say some generic Prozac pills don't work. Is it psychosomatic? We share a dog story that says no!
Prozac Poop Out and Other Drug Drop Offs
If a medication you have taken for years stops working, it can be disastrous. In the case of fluoxetine, we call it Prozac Poop Out.
SAD Solved With Light and Bupropion
Cold weather, lack of sunlight, COVID-19 and world turmoil can add to seasonal affective disorder. Was SAD solved with light plus Wellbutrin?
Problems with Generic Wellbutrin (Bupropion)? Not Again!
We hoped that problems with the generic antidepressant for Wellbutrin (bupropion) were over. They're still coming! But Wellbutrin is PRICEY!
Show 1287: Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID
The pandemic has put enormous strain on young people, health care workers, and a range of other people. We have tips for managing stress.
Can You Deal with Depression and Manage Anxiety?
Are you anxious, confused and worried? Headlines have been scary. How can you manage anxiety and deal with depression?
How To Stop Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Without Withdrawal Symptoms
Millions of people take antidepressants for anxiety, arthritis, depression, nerve pain or fibromyalgia. Are they told how to stop duloxetine?
Diet with Mushrooms May Protect You from Depression
Loading your diet with mushrooms may cut your chance of being diagnosed with depression. Will you eat them on pizza or in stir-fry?
Are You Suffering Senility or Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency may mimic senility, with poor concentration, constipation, balance problems and tingling or numbness in hands or feet.
Eating Fruits and Veggies Boosts Children’s Mental Wellbeing
A large study in England shows that youngsters who eat more vegetables and fruits score higher on tests of mental wellbeing.
Do Lonely Older People Take More and Riskier Drugs?
Research shows that lonely older people are more likely to be prescribed potentially risky drugs for depression, anxiety, insomnia or pain.
Show 1260: The Pros and Cons of Online Therapy During the Pandemic
During an extremely stressful year, most people were not able to have therapy face to face. How does online therapy fill the void?
High Cost of Spravato (Esketamine) For Depression!
Ketamine has been in the headlines for its unusual antidepressant effect. Now esketamine is approved. Will the high cost of Spravato make it hard to access?
Show 1248: How to Keep Moving and Feel Better During COVID-19
Have pandemic restrictions interfered with your exercise routine? Dr. McGonigal describes how to feel better with new approaches to movement.
Lithium Damages Kidneys While Helping Bipolar Disorder
Lithium is being rediscovered for mood disorders. But Lithium damages kidneys if doses get too high. Low-dose lithium for depression is new.
Bad Mix? Diphenhydramine – Benadryl and SSRI Antidepressants
Many people don't worry about mixing OTC meds and prescription drugs. It might be a bad idea to combine Benadryl with SSRI antidepressants.
Show 1238: How Is COVID-19 Affecting Mental Health?
The stresses of this pandemic year pose mental health challenges for many people. How can you manage and help your children cope?
Show 1237: Improving Your Mood With Food
It's easy to feel depressed or anxious in times like these, but you can improve your mood with food. Listen and learn how!
How Your Home Address Affects Your Health
Studying people who moved shows scientists that your home address really does influence depression, blood pressure and diabetes.
COVID-19 Is Making People Anxious and Depressed
New prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants and sleepings pills have increased recently. Americans are anxious and depressed.
Show 1204: How Brain Function Affects Mental Illness
Dr. Daniel Amen argues that a healthy mind needs a healthy brain. How can you help your brain function more effectively for good mental health?
Wellbutrin XL Antidepressant Is Affordable in Canada
The FDA rarely admits a mistake. But after years of wrangling, we finally got the FDA to admit that a generic Wellbutrin XL antidepressant was a problem.
Do Psychological Benefits from Psilocybin Last?
Benefits from psilocybin have persisted for years. A new study reveals that 2 doses of this psychedelic helped ease depression over 6 months.
Is Your Doctor Stressed? Depressed Doctors Are Dangerous!
Is your doctor stressed out, burned out or overwhelmed? Many MDs are beleaguered by a dysfunctional health care system. Depressed doctors are riskier.
Losartan and Suicide: Is This a Real Side Effect?
Losartan is one of the most prescribed blood pressure pills. Is there a link between losartan and suicide? What about ACE inhibitors like lisinopril?
Show 1188: The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Drugs
For decades, there was no research on the potential uses of psychedelic drugs. Scientists are now starting to explore how these drugs may help.
Is Therapy Better Than Drugs for Depression?
Why has the American health care system given up on psychotherapy and embraced drugs for depression? A new study says CBT could save money in the long run.
What Other Drugs Boost Antidepressants’ Effectiveness?
A meta-analysis of 30 studies finds that anti-inflammatory drugs such as NSAIDs or statins can improve antidepressants' effectiveness.
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix Triggers Violence
Commercials for Chantix, especially the "Slow Turkey" ads, are very compelling. What about side effects? Does Chantix trigger agression in some people?
Show 1182: How You Can Use Exercise as Medicine
Doctors who use exercise as medicine offer personalized prescriptions for activity. This can be as powerful as medications for promoting health.
Show 1180: How to Eat to Nourish Your Brain
Do you know what foods you should eat to nourish your brain? You can improve your outlook and cognitive function by getting the 21 essential nutrients.
Is Depression Linked to Metformin for Diabetes?
A possible vitamin B12 deficiency could explain depression linked to metformin for blood sugar control. An additional supplement might help.
Can You Overcome Trouble with Generic Antidepressants?
When patients have trouble with generic antidepressants, their doctor and pharmacist should act as allies to help them get the medication they need.
Ketamine for Surgery Lifts Cloud of Depression
For decades anesthesiologists used IV ketamine for surgery. Then doctors reported that it worked against depression. This patient discovered it by accident.
Can Resveratrol Help Ease Stress, Anxiety and Depression?
Research in mice shows how resveratrol could help reverse the effects of stress and the consequent anxiety and depression that result.
Show 1145: Are Big Corporations Hacking the American Mind? (Archive)
American corporations are exploiting our desire for pleasure and hacking our bodies and brains. It doesn't make us happy. How can we reverse this trend?
The Beta Blocker Blahs Can Be Debilitating
Beta blockers like atenolol, metoprolol and propranolol used to be very popular BP drugs. But the beta blocker blahs can be problematic. What else works?
Vegetables Linked to Improvement in Psychological Health
An analysis of ten studies indicates that people who start eating more vegetables and fruits could see an improvement in psychological health.
Why Aren’t Docs Outraged by Inadequate Generic Drug Approval?
The FDA says that generic drugs are equal to brand name medicines. A new book, Bottle of Lies, reveals that generic drug approval and monitoring is flawed!
Doctor Prescribes Inexpensive Generic Ketamine Nasal Spray
Spravato (esketamine) is a pricey new antidepressant nasal spray. It is a chemical cousin of the inexpensive generic ketamine anesthetic. Does it work?
Generic Escitalopram (Lexapro) Bombs Out Against Depression
Can you trust generic escitalopram (Lexapro) to treat depression. A number of visitors say the generic antidepressant doesn't work as well as the brand.
Will FDA Approve Esketamine Nasal Spray for Depression?
FDA is considering whether to approve esketamine nasal spray as a treatment for severe depression. An advisory panel recommends approval.
Why You Can Die of a Broken Heart
People experiencing severe grief or depression because of bereavement have elevated levels of inflammation. This could contribute to broken heart syndrome.
Bupropion Helps With Mood, Sex and Quitting Smoking
A nurse badly wants to quit smoking. Chantix makes her miserable. Bupropion helps against cravings and improves her mood. Others report sex is enjoyable.
Could Suicide Be Prevented with Better Access to Ketamine?
Suicidal thoughts are scary. They require immediate attention. But what can health professionals do? Drugs take weeks to work. Would access to ketamine save lives? Where's the FDA?
Commonly Prescribed Anticholinergic Drugs Linked to Dementia
A very large study from the UK has reinforced a link between anticholinergic drugs are dementia. Which drugs are most problematic? Might you be taking anticholinergic drugs without realizing it?
Will Mindfulness Meditation Reduce the Risk of Depression?
A study in Hong Kong found that people who learned to practice mindfulness meditation were less likely to become seriously depressed over the course of a year.
Enjoy a Vegetable-Rich Diet to Prevent Depression
A vegetable-rich diet that resembles the DASH eating pattern can help lower blood pressure, prevent kidney stones, discourage diabetes and reduce the risk of depression.
Stopping Duloxetine Leads to Terrible Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness and 'brain zaps' can make coming off duloxetine (Cymbalta) a terrifying ordeal.
How Can I Find Sertraline that Works?
Zoloft (sertraline) was one of the most popular antidepressants in the pharmacy. After it lost patent protection, many people complained about generic pills. Is there a sertraline that works?
Serotonin Syndrome From Lexapro Plus Robitussin DM?
Are you coughing? If so, you may reach for a cough remedy with DM (dextromethorphan). It might trigger serotonin syndrome if added to the wrong medications.
Ketamine Zaps Suicidal Thoughts Within Hours
Suicidal thoughts are an immediate medical emergency. Health professionals have very few quick solutions to this crisis. Ketamine might be very helpful.
Tramadol Plus Sertraline Could be Deadly Cocktail
Tramadol has become a popular pain reliever, perhaps because of the opioid epidemic. Tramadol plus sertraline can pose a risk for serotonin syndrome.
What To Do When a Miracle Drug for Pain Goes South?
Is Lyrica a miracle drug for pain? Many people say it is helpful against fibromyalgia. Others experience brain fog or depression. Stopping Lyrica is tricky.
Rejecting the Idea of Antidepressants and Suicidal Thoughts!
Is there a link between antidepressants and suicidal thoughts? Many reject this idea but akathisia may explain the connection. Find out about akathisia!
Will Sleep Deprivation Improve Your Mood?
For some people, sleep deprivation therapy may be an effective approach for treating severe depression. This seems counterintuitive, but data supports it.
How to Stop an Antidepressant Without Difficulties
It can be hard to stop an antidepressant when discontinuation triggers horrible symptoms. Here's one way to get past them.
Veterans Find Yoga Improves Their Moods
In one study, veterans practiced hatha yoga twice a week for two months. They report that yoga improves their moods and recommend it to others.
Can Ketamine Stop Suicidal Thoughts?
When someone is depressed and/or suicidal, there is no time to waste. Antidepressants can take take weeks to work. Could ketamine stop suicidal thoughts?
Could the Antibiotic Minocycline Ease Depression?
Minocycline (Minocin) has long been used to treat infections and acne. Could this old antibiotic be repurposed against major depression or schizophrenia?
Are Prescription Drug Ads on TV Driving You Crazy?
Are prescription drug ads on TV making you mad as hell? If you are fed up with drug commercials, you are not alone. Even doctors have reached their limits.
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressants
Understanding the benefits and risks of antidepressants is not easy, but it is crucial to using these medications wisely for depression or other problems.
Should Women Worry About Antidepressants during Pregnancy?
A new study finds no increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism in babies born to women taking antidepressants during pregnancy.
Are Men Taking Prostate Drugs More Likely to Be Depressed?
A large Canadian study showed that men taking prostate drugs are more prone to depression, although it found no risk of suicide.
Will Antidepressant Medications Increase Your Risk for a Broken Hip?
Antidepressants are thought to be highly effective and quite safe. Millions take such drugs. An unexpected complication of antidepressants is worrisome.
Is Your Blood Pressure Medicine Making You Sad and Depressed?
When someone feels depressed it's common to wonder what triggered the negative feelings. A loss is a common cause, but many drugs can also cause depression.
Curcumin Eases Both Depression and Anxiety
Research demonstrates that either low-dose or high-dose curcumin extract can improve scores measuring depression and anxiety.
Birth Control Hormones Linked to Depression
There have been lots of clues that hormonal birth control products might increase the risk for depression. A new Danish study confirms this association.
Can Psychological Depression Be Triggered By Infections?
Have you ever considered that infection might trigger psychological depression? Most people wouldn't link infectious diseases to mental illness but read on.
Can Ketamine Jump Start Antidepressant Action?
Ketamine is an interesting drug for dealing with suicidal thoughts and severe depression that does not respond to usual treatment. How fast can it kick in?
Why Did Generic Remeron (Mirtazapine) Disappoint Depressed Patient?
When an antidepressant doesn't work it can lead to thoughts of suicide. Readers share their frustration with generic Remeron (mirtazapine). Where's the FDA?
Have You Had Problems with Generic Cymbalta (Duloxetine)?
Generic Cymbalta (duloxetine) is prescribed for depression and pain. We have heard from a number of people that the generic versions are not working well.
Abilify Side effects: How Dangerous Are Antipsychotic Drugs?
TV ads make it seem as if drugs like Abilify can solve problems of depression. Do people understand the devastating and sometimes permanent side effects?
Will A Free Lunch Influence Your Doctor’s Choice of Medicine?
Would a free lunch influence your doctor's decision about which drug to prescribe? Most patients probably assume the answer is no. Data suggest otherwise.
How to Fight Depression with a Simple Supplement
Getting adequate magnesium is one way to fight depression without a prescription
Pregnant Women Should Be Screened for Depression
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for depression in all adult Americans, including pregnant women and those who just gave birth.
Teens on Antidepressants Are More Prone to Aggression
Research confirms that young people are more likely to experience aggression or attempt suicide while on certain popular antidepressants.
Billion Dollar Drugs Are Dramatically Disappointing
How effective is your medicine? This simple question is surprisingly complex. In many cases benefits of these billion dollar drugs are barely detectable.
Antidepressants Linked to Violence: Rape, Robbery and Homicide
A study from Sweden has found an association between antidepressants and convictions for assault, robbery, arson, sexual offense or homicide.
Is Paxil (Paroxetine) Unsafe for Teens?
Antidepressants should prevent suicide. A new analysis of an old study suggests that they can induce suicidal thoughts. Could they also trigger homicide?
High Glycemic Index Diets Trigger Depression
High glycemic index diets full of sugar and refined starches like cakes, cookies, bagels and bread can make women more susceptible to depression.
Real World Results Differ from Drug Studies
People selected for antidepressant drug studies are chosen so carefully that these investigations may not be representative of real world results.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy Can Help Against Depression
In this randomized controlled trial, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy was as helpful as antidepressant medicine in preventing relapse of depression.
Roseroot May Offer Relief for Depression
Rhodiola rosea is somewhat less effective against depression than the antidepressant sertraline, but it is far less likely to cause side effects.
Laughing Gas May Lead to New Depression Treatment
Inhaled nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") lifted depression in some volunteers and may help scientists find a new treatment.
Do Doctors, Nurses & Pharmacists Need Education About Herbal Medicines?
Professional education of health professionals often overlooks herbal medicines, despite its popularity among patients. This could cause serious problems.
Club Drug (Ketamine) Produces Exciting Benefits for Severe Depression
Research is accumulating that shows infusions of ketamine can produce dramatic and often immediate responses in some severely depressed patients.
Abilify Side Effects Can Be Scary!
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic drug for people with schizophrenia. It's also prescribed for depression. Know its side effects!
Antidepressant Withdrawal Feels Like Circles of Hell
Stopping anti-anxiety agents or antidepressants suddenly is a mistake. Sertraline withdrawal can cause "brain zaps." Is there a better way?
Natural Sleep Treatment Helps Depression Too
Sleep issues and depression may be linked and seem to intensify each other. Melatonin is the supplement most often considered for natural sleep treatment.
Are Doctors Too Cozy with Drug Companies?
Do free lunches influence doctors? Most physicians would say no way. They think they always do what is best for patients. But free pizza may have an impact.
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