Zoloft (sertraline) can cause very low sodium levels in your blood. Tell your provider right away if you experience weakness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, headache or memory problems. Does Zoloft affect cognition? Conclusion: Cognitive and psychomotor performance are not altered in healthy humans receiving multiple dosing with sertraline. The observed decreasesRead More →
By Julia Medew. POPULAR antidepressants are a waste of time for most depressed people, research suggests. A review of clinical trials for antidepressant drugs regularly prescribed in Australia found they worked no better than a placebo for mildly depressed patients and most people suffering severe depression. Do antidepressants actually makeRead More →
Signs Of Antidepressant Abuse Bloodshot eyes. Diminished appearance. Financial difficulties. Changes in appetite. Odd sleep habits. Slurred speech. Are there any antidepressants that are not addictive? Non-Addictive Anxiety Medications Fluoxetine (Prozac®) Escitalopram (Lexapro®) Citalopram (Celexa®) Paroxetine (Paxil®) Sertraline (Zoloft®) What type of antidepressants are addictive? Tricyclics, like Tofranil and Norpramin.Read More →
a specialist pharmacist. Can GP prescribe antidepressants UK? Sometimes the GP will refer a person for counselling or a brief psychological intervention (talking therapy) before thinking about prescribing an antidepressant. People with moderate or severe depression may be prescribed an antidepressant as well as referral for a therapeutic service. WhoRead More →
It’s widely known that brain serotonin affects mood, and that most commonly used antidepressant treatment for depression blocks the absorption of serotonin by neurons. It is less widely known, though, that all the major organs of the body — the heart, kidneys, lungs, liver — use serotonin from the bloodstream.Read More →
Buspar® (Buspirone) This non-addictive anxiety medication is similar to an SSRI in that it increases chemical messengers involving serotonin. Buspar only targets one subtype of the serotonin receptor, so it affects just one specific area of your brain. When SSRIs target more receptors, there are more side effects. Do antidepressantsRead More →
You might feel uncomfortably nervous or restless after you start taking a drug. Jittery feelings may pass within a few weeks. But in relatively rare cases, agitation will persist; sometimes it’s an early symptom of worsening depression or mania. Headache. Do antidepressants make you different? Fact: When taken correctly, antidepressantsRead More →