The extract from the herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), a bushy, wild-growing plant with yellow flowers, has been used for centuries in many folk and herbal remedies. Today in Europe, it is used extensively to treat mild to moderate depression. In the United States, it is a top-selling botanical product. To address increasing American ( Read More…)
FDA warning on antidepressants
March 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Despite the relative safety and popularity of SSRIs and other antidepressants, some studies have suggested that they may have unintentional effects on some people, especially adolescents and young adults. In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a thorough review of published and unpublished controlled clinical trials of antidepressants that involved nearly 4,400 children ( Read More…)
What are the side effects of antidepressants?
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIjOZq_AUeE&feature=fvw Antidepressants may cause mild and often temporary side effects in some people, but usually they are not long-term. However, any unusual reactions or side effects that interfere with normal functioning or are persistent or troublesome should be reported to a doctor immediately. The most common side effects associated with SSRIs and SNRIs include: Headache-usually ( Read More…)
Is it safe to take antidepressant medication while breastfeeding?
March 8, 2010 By 2 Comment
Antidepressants are excreted in breast milk, usually in very small amounts. The amount an infant receives is usually so small that it does not register in blood tests. Few problems are seen among infants nursing from mothers who are taking antidepressants. However, as with antidepressant use during pregnancy, both the risks and benefits to the ( Read More…)
Pregnant and depressed, are antidepressants safe! during pregnancy?
March 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
At one time, doctors assumed that pregnancy was accompanied by a natural feeling of well being, and that depression during pregnancy was rare, or never occurred at all. However, recent studies have shown that women can have depression while pregnant, especially if they have a prior history of the illness. In fact, a majority of ( Read More…)