Antidepressants Sentence Examples

To cope with my depression, my doctor suggested I see a therapist and begin taking antidepressants.

The antidepressants didn't help that much, but maybe they were responsible for the fact that she had not lost control yet.

In addition to treating depression, certain prescription antidepressants can help people with chronic migraine headaches.

We also use anticonvulsants in shooting pain which does not respond to antidepressants.

Systematic review The review used an extensive search strategy for randomized double blind studies comparing antidepressants with placebo, or with other drug treatments.

Also in the 1950s, tricyclic antidepressants appeared on the scene.

These remedies shouldn't be taken at the same time as any prescribed antidepressants.

However, when people pick up herbal antidepressants, they need to know that these preparations are safe and effective.

Like conventional antidepressants, homeopathic remedies can help some people recover from depression.

Meanwhile, the number of tricyclic and related antidepressants proliferated, albeit to little effect.

Citalopram must not be taken at the same time as monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (MAOIs ).

St John's Wort appears to take longer than prescription antidepressants to reach maximum effect.

In moderate to severe depression antidepressants are suitable treatment and they are as effective as psychological intervention.

Treating addicts with antidepressants is therefore contraindicated in all circumstances.

Certain medications including lithium, anticonvulsants, antidepressants and beta-blockers have also been incriminated as potential triggers.

Indeed, antidepressants have no measurable, beneficial effects early on.

It should also not be used in patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or patients on certain antidepressants.

If you have severe and prolonged pain, then the pain may require narcotics often combined with antidepressants.

All these other antidepressants work, through slightly different mechanisms, by increasing serotonin and/or noradrenaline in the brain.

With antidepressants, the only aspect of behavioral toxicity to have been formally investigated is excessive sedation in the short-term.

How many people similar to you went to that college and are now on antidepressants?

Prozac is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants, but it can cause side effects such as trouble sleeping, change in appetite, and loss of balance or coordination.

Bergamot, lavender, and lemon essential oils are said to act as natural antidepressants.

Ginko Biloba- Increased risk of seizure when taken with Tricyclic antidepressants.

While taking anticonvulsants, barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, antidepressants or medications for insomnia, you should not take valerian.

The decision to use herbal antidepressants requires a careful consideration of the risks and benefits involved, and is best carried out in partnership with your doctor.

Physicians prescribed herbal antidepressants to treat mood disorders for thousands of years before the introduction of modern pharmaceuticals.

Whether for convenience or to take advantage of certain synergistic effects, you may prefer to try mixed formulations of herbal antidepressants.

According to the CDC, more than 118 million Americans were prescribed antidepressants in 2005 for a variety of ailments, most of which are related to stress.

From hot baths to cold ice packs and over the counter pain killers to antidepressants, finding the best way to handle stress headaches is the key to quick pain relief.

Originally prescribed for depression, research shows that antidepressants are effective in the treatment of anxiety.

Patients taking antidepressants for anxiety have a lower chance of becoming dependent on the drug because they take four to six weeks to become effective in the body.

For this reason, some people find relief from antidepressants rather than anti-anxiety drugs.

The antidepressants help to change the way the young person's brain is functioning, and the therapy helps them to learn new ways to think about themselves and their lives.

Vicodin has drug interactions with MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Most antidepressants are made to be used over a long period of time.

Paroxetine HCI, like many other antidepressants, has also been shown to increase suicidal thoughts in children or teenagers.

Since there are many different types of prescription antidepressants, doctors and patients have a plethora of options.

Antidepressants, like many other prescription drugs, often have undesirable side effects.

And, since many antidepressants can take four to eight weeks to reach their maximum effectiveness, some side effects will not be immediately visible.

Non-nicotine treatments often use prescription drugs, like antidepressants.

Typically, PPD is treated with a combination of talk therapy and antidepressants.

When used properly, antidepressants can work miracles for women suffering from postpartum depression.

Also, some antidepressants can be passed into the breast milk of nursing mothers.

The patch may interfere with the effectiveness of antidepressants or prescription medications asthma.

If your doctor prescribes medication as part of your treatment program, remember that it is very dangerous to mix alcohol and antidepressants.

Antidepressants. These may help with the psychological effects of stopping the drug.

When mixed with antidepressants St. John's Wort can increase the side effects of the antidepressant.

Any medication prescribed depends on the disorder, but usually includes antidepressants or antipsychotics.

There are several types of antidepressants available, and it may take several weeks for them to take effect.

Although it has been confirmed Daniel Smith was using antidepressants, the cause of his death appears to be unrelated and is still unknown.

Examples of antidepressants used for pain management are imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil).

Many other antidepressants can cause insomnia and a physician may augment a patient's medication for depression with Trazodone to balance the effects.

In some cases, a doctor may prescribe antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), depending on the patient's specific needs.

These include treating an underlying condition, and short-term use of antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs to stop episodes.

Major depressive disorder may be treated with antidepressants, psychotherapy (supportive counseling or "talk therapy"), or a combination of both.

Other drugs, notably the tricyclic antidepressants and anti-epileptic agents, such as gabapentin, have been used to relieve pain, particularly neurologic pain, but are not routinely classified as analgesics.

Anorexics have been treated with a variety of medications, including antidepressants, antianxiety drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and lithium carbonate.

Major depressive and dysthymic disorders are typically treated with antidepressants or psychosocial therapy.

When used together correctly, therapy and antidepressants are a powerful treatment plan for the depressed child or adolescent.

These developments were the result of several clinical studies that found that some children taking these antidepressants had an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions.

Unlike traditional prescription antidepressants, this herbal antidepressant has few reported side effects.

In several small studies, S-adenosyl-methionine (SAM, SAMe) was shown to be more effective than placebo and equally effective as tricyclic antidepressants in treating depression.

For this reason, patients need to be aware of the symptoms of recurring depression and may require long-term maintenance treatment of antidepressants and/or therapy.

Extended maintenance treatment with antidepressants may be required in some patients to prevent relapse.

Any child prescribed antidepressants should be carefully monitored for any sign of side effects, and these should be reported to their physician when they do occur.

Antidepressants should be avoided by women who want to become pregnant.

Many antidepressants act by increasing serotonin levels.

As with the standard antidepressants, however, it must be taken continuously and does not show an effect until used for four to six weeks.

Classes of antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (fluoxetine/Prozac, sertraline/Zoloft), tricyclics (amitriptyline/Elavil), MAOIs (phenelzine/Nardil), and heterocyclics (bupropion/Wellbutrin, trazodone/Desyrel).

Some prophylactic treatments include antidepressants, antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), prednisone, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers.

However, the use of antidepressants in minors is currently under review.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)-A class of antidepressants that work by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, thus raising the levels of serotonin.

Other factors that put individuals at higher risk for developing periodontal diseases include smoking, stress, poor diet, and taking certain medications such as antidepressants, some heart medicines, and oral contraceptives.

Therefore, treatment with antidepressants may be helpful.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants may prolong and increase the effects of some antihistamines.

Although there are no medications specifically for self-mutilation, antidepressants are often given, particularly if the patient meets the diagnostic criteria for a depressive disorder.

In addition, some antidepressants may be effective when used together with cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Treatment includes cognitive-behavioral therapy with antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)-A class of antidepressants that works by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, thus raising the levels of serotonin.

Aspirin, antidepressants, asthma medications, and cortisone medications also have this effect.

Antidepressants are also often effective in treating symptoms of abnormal REM sleep.

For example, if major depression is the cause of insomnia, then treatment of the depression with antidepressants or psychological counseling should resolve the insomnia.

The use of antidepressants in minors is a matter of debate.

Antidepressants may be given to improve insomnia, irritability, anxiety, or depression.

Doctors also may prescribe a variety of drugs to reduce the symptoms of autism, such as antidepressants and tranquilizers.

Tricyclic antidepressants in low doses may be prescribed for pain relief.

Antidepressants work by blocking pain transmission from the nervous system.

Pain-relieving drugs, otherwise called analgesics, include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, narcotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and others.

In such situations, pain can be managed with antidepressants and anticonvulsants, which are also only available with a doctor's prescription.

Antidepressants that have been shown to have analgesic (pain reducing) properties include amitriptyline (Elavil), trazodone (Desyrel), and imipramine (Tofranil).

The manic and depressive symptoms of bipolar disorder are usually controlled by a combination of prescription medications, including lithium, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants.

Because antidepressants may stimulate manic episodes in some bipolar children and teens, their use is typically short-term.

Some researchers have hypothesized that the use of antidepressants for depression may even trigger bipolar disorder in children who are genetically predisposed.

When antidepressants are prescribed for episodes of bipolar depression, they are usually selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or, less often, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors).

Tricyclic antidepressants used to treat unipolar depression may trigger rapid cycling in bipolar patients and are, therefore, not a preferred treatment option for bipolar depression.

Antidepressants affect one or more of these chemicals in different ways to help stabilize the chemical imbalance often seen in depression.

Because children and adolescents experience depression just as adults do, they are sometimes prescribed antidepressants by their physician.

Antidepressants are medicines used to help people who have depression.

However, given the psychosocial dynamics that often coexist with depression, antidepressants are usually insufficient as the only treatment for children who have the disorder.

The use of antidepressants among children has been growing steadily since the late 1980s.

Most antidepressants are believed to work by slowing the removal of certain chemicals from the brain.

Antidepressants help people with depression by making these natural chemicals more available to the brain.

There are many different kinds of antidepressants, including the ones listed below.

In the early 2000s SSRIs have replaced tricyclic antidepressants as the drugs of choice in the treatment of depressive disorders, primarily because of their improved tolerability and safety if taken in overdose.

There are several antidepressants available as of 2004 that, because they are not chemically structured like the other types of antidepressants, are grouped into the category "other" or miscellaneous.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are considered an improvement over older antidepressants because they are better tolerated and are safer if taken in an overdose.

Physicians may frequently prescribe many of the SSRI antidepressants besides fluoxetine (Prozac) for children to treat depression, even though they have not been approved for this use by the FDA.

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are primarily used to treat depression in adults.

Although they are actually not very effective as antidepressants with children, they can be quite helpful for a variety of other problems, including attention deficit disorder, enuresis (bed-wetting), and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

However, the AACAP acknowledges that some young people with depression may respond better to TCAs than to other antidepressants.

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) seems to be a better antidepressant for children than the tricyclic antidepressants.

In 2004, the FDA issued a health advisory recommending close observation for worsening depression in both adults and children treated with certain antidepressants.

Studies have found no direct link between these antidepressants and worsening depression or increased suicide in children.

Tricylic antidepressants should not be taken with the gastric acid inhibitor cimetidine (Tagamet), since this increases the blood levels of the tricyclic compound.

Tricyclic antidepressant-A class of antidepressants, named for their three-ring structure, that increase the levels of serotonin and other brain chemicals.

They are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, but have more side effects than the newer class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Occasionally, children and adolescents with ODD may also have depression or anxiety disorders, and treatment with antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can help alleviate some symptoms of ODD.

These include antidepressants, antihistamines, tranquilizers, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Because the prevalence of depression in BED patients is high, treatment with antidepressants may also be prescribed.

Antidepressants commonly used to treat bulimia include desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), and fluoxetine (Prozac).

Such tricyclic antidepressants as desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofane) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are frequently recommended as well.

For example, research into birth control and antidepressants indicates that pills with high estrogen levels can reduce the effectiveness of antidepressant medication.

There are many highly effective and safe antidepressants available today.

For example, antidepressants need to be kept at a constant level in your bloodstream to be effective.

Occasionally, antidepressants may be recommended as an adjunct to the other therapies.

Antidepressants are sometimes used for pain management, and stress relief is an important aspect of treatment as well.

The number of people taking antidepressants has more than doubled in the past 10 years.