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Why You Should Ask to Be Screened for Postpartum Depression

Why You Should Ask to Be Screened for Postpartum Depression

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Depression News WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s not uncommon for new moms to feel an emotional letdown shortly after baby is born. Though symptoms of these so-called “baby blues” can be wide-ranging, they last no more than two weeks and go away on their own. Some Signs […]

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Common Antidepressants May Work in Unexpected Way: Study

Common Antidepressants May Work in Unexpected Way: Study

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Depression News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many people who take the antidepressant Zoloft report feeling better. But new research suggests the drug may be treating their anxiety, rather than their depression, at least in the early weeks. Zoloft (sertraline) — and the family of similar drugs it […]

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Common antidepressant may ease anxiety more quickly than depression

Common antidepressant may ease anxiety more quickly than depression

Sertraline, an antidepressant that doctors commonly prescribe, appears to work by reducing anxiety first and doesn’t start tackling depressive symptoms until weeks later. New research sheds fresh light on how antidepressants work. This was the main finding of a study on the use of antidepressants in primary care settings in the United Kingdom. The researchers […]

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External stimuli may affect how well antidepressants work

External stimuli may affect how well antidepressants work

Antidepressants are more effective for some people than they are for others, but what factors influence how well they work? Research in mice suggests that exposure to external stimuli may play a key role. Do stressful vs. relaxing stimuli in our environment have a real impact on how well antidepressants work? “Antidepressants” is the term […]

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Experimental Drug Works Quickly on Major Depression

Experimental Drug Works Quickly on Major Depression

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Depression News WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants typically take four to eight weeks to ease the debilitating symptoms of depression, but an early clinical trial found a new type of drug brought relief in just two weeks. “SAGE-217, once fully developed, has potential to offer relatively quick […]

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Spravato (esketamine)

Spravato (esketamine)

FDA warnings This drug has boxed warnings. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Sedation. Spravato can cause sedation (sleepiness, trouble thinking clearly, inability to drive or operate heavy machinery). This can make certain activities […]

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Trintellix (vortioxetine)

Trintellix (vortioxetine)

FDA warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts in children This medication has a boxed warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is the strongest warning that the FDA requires. A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Trintellix can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in […]