Antidepressants

disorders may be caused by antidepressant therapy, particularly the use of Venlaxafine and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Past studies have also believed that antidepressant therapy causes acute symptoms of hypomania; however they were not able to establish a concrete evidence to prove it. These studies also looked at some other results and not just mainly focused on finding out the rate at which mania or hypomania happening from specific antidepressants. The current study focuses

There are various types of pharmacological interventions when it comes to the treatment of GAD. The medications which are usually prescribed to patients are firstly antidepressants, which are usually prescribed as the first line of treatment for anxiety disorders. Secondly Benzodiazepines which are prescribed to relief acute anxiety disorder symptoms, they are effective for short-term rapid relief but might affect the activities of daily life, impair motor functions, affect concentration and might

Veronica Rudolph Writ. 1120 Trenberth Research Paper Research Question: Are antidepressants being over prescribed, if so what other options do doctors have and what should they be considering? Audience: Doctors/ Medical field One in every 25 adolescents is prescribed antidepressants to help manage depression. Depression is a serious mental illness that affects how people feel, think and behave. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. People may have trouble doing normal day-to-day

In the study patients age 20 to 64 that is diagnosed with depression and on antidepressants was used to observe the possibility of antidepressants causing epilepsy. The data does show some links between antidepressant use and epilepsy, even though it is inconsistent and non-decisive. Cox proportional hazards were used to analyze the first recorded diagnosis of epilepsy for the study. Patients were picked from the QResearch primary care database. There was a total of 238,963 patients from 687 UK practices

Antidepressants are a powerful way for people who suffer from severe depression and anxiety to stay in control of their lives. Unfortunately, many people who take antidepressants also have problems with illicit drug use. And while attending drug rehabilitation is the most effective way to regain control of your life, the question of whether or not you can take your antidepressants while you're there is surprisingly complex. Types of Antidepressants on the Market Before we delve too deeply into the

Literature Review Source A 7 Antidepressant Side Effects by Chris IIialades Everyday Health, Chris IIiades, Farrokh Sohrabi, Dr Tarvedi. 2015. 7 Antidepressant Side Effects to Know About. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/drug-side-effects.aspx. [Accessed 5 May 2016]. Summary This source gives us an in depth explanation of the 7 most common side effects of antidepressants. It states that antidepressants are the most common medication prescribed and it is effective

Antidepressants. By Dr Vasilios Silivistris DipSup DipComp BA MA FRSH MBACP PhD Antidepressants are a type of medication used to treat depression or prevent it recurring. In addition, they are used to treat a number of other conditions including; • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). How do antidepressants work? The belief is that antidepressants work by increasing levels of a group of chemicals in the brain called

Antidepressants have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. These drugs work in many different ways, but are intended to treat serious psychological disorders such as depression. They can be prescribed by any medical doctor, however, and are often used even when they are not clearly indicated as necessary or even effective. Americans are increasingly turning to antidepressants as a quick fix to real or perceived psychological problems that can often be treated more efficiently

12 years and over took antidepressant medication from 2005-2008 (Pratt, 2011). Antidepressants are used to treat conditions such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and many other mental illnesses. Antidepressants are also prescribed to treat medical conditions such as, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines and pre-menstrual tension. General practioners or psychiatrists can prescribe antidepressants to patients at any age

Have you ever met someone who is depressed? I have; last year my mom was diagnosed with a mild case of depression. The first thing the doctor did when she went in for her doctor's appointment was prescribed her antidepressants. Before doing this research, I never knew depression was such a big problem in the United States. According to All About Depression, “Depression affects approximately 19 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given one-year period” (“All About Depression: Overview”)