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Prescription drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs: How do they work? How long do you need to take them? What are common side effects and drug interactions?

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  1. Suicide Risk with SSRIs and Other Medications

    Research and commentary regarding the concern about suicide risks with SSRI antidepressant medications and other medications

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  2. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Antidepressants - Selecting The Right One

    Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you By Mayo Clinic staff Nov. 27, 2007 Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you...

    Started by TSOW, June 5th, 2009 02:06 PM
    adults, children, depression, failure, family, men, psychotherapy, risk, ssris, treatment
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 324
    David Baxter
    March 10th, 2010 12:17 AM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Treatment-emergent sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants

    Treatment-emergent sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants: a meta-analysis by Serretti A, Chiesa A. Institute of Psychiatry, University of...

    Started by David Baxter, January 30th, 2010 01:41 PM
    antidepressant, men, placebo, risk, treatment
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    David Baxter
    January 30th, 2010 01:41 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: The long goodbye: The challenge of discontinuing antidepressants

    The long goodbye: The challenge of discontinuing antidepressants By Victoria Stagg Elliott, American Medical News March 9, 2009. Tapering...

    Started by David Baxter, March 10th, 2009 10:42 AM
    adults, antidepressant, children, depression, experience, family, fatigue, flu, meds, play, risk, stigma, supplements, treatment 1 Attachment(s)
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    Meg
    January 20th, 2010 05:24 AM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Switching Antidepressants or Antipsychotics

    How To Switch from One to the Other Antidepressant by Dr Shock November 26, 2009 Depressed patients often do not respond to their first...

    Started by David Baxter, November 26th, 2009 01:33 PM
    antidepressant
    • Replies: 5
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    Violet
    January 16th, 2010 01:46 PM Go to last post

  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know

    Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know FDA August 2009 Medicines play an important role in treating certain...

    Started by David Baxter, October 25th, 2009 07:19 PM
    about, an, back, be, children, counseling, death, family, fda, from, health, home, if, may, medication, natural, of, other, patients, play, questions, risk, risks, someone, talk, to, treating, what, why, with, work
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    Jackie
    October 26th, 2009 07:15 AM Go to last post

  7. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: [US] Migraine Medication: Unique Delivery System

    Sumavel(TM) DosePro(TM) (sumatriptan injection) Approved by FDA for Acute Migraine and Cluster Headache: First Product Featuring Novel DosePro...

    Started by TSOW, July 22nd, 2009 07:35 PM
    diagnosis, experience, fetus, home, medication, men, pregnancy, risk, ssris, treatment, work 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 270
    TSOW
    July 22nd, 2009 07:35 PM Go to last post

  8. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: SSRI- What is it?

    Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) By Mayo Clinic staff Updated Nov. 26, 2008. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...

    Started by TSOW, June 5th, 2009 02:17 PM
    adults, antidepressant, anxiety, bipolar, child, children, death, depression, experience, failure, men, mothers, pregnancy, psychotherapy, risk, ssris, supplements, treatment, women, work
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 315
    David Baxter
    June 5th, 2009 07:21 PM Go to last post

  9. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Placebo, Nocebo, and Imagined Withdrawal or Discontinuation Effects

    The science of voodoo: When mind attacks body by Helen Pilcher 13 May 2009 Late one night in a small Alabama cemetery, Vance Vanders had a...

    Started by David Baxter, May 18th, 2009 03:54 PM
    antidepressant, anxiety, children, death, experience, family, fatigue, home, hormone, personality, placebo, risk, sleep, treatment, women
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    • Views: 280
    Charity
    May 18th, 2009 04:30 PM Go to last post

  10. Sticky Thread Sticky: Preventing and Reversing Weight Gain Associated with Psychiatric Medications

    Preventing and Reversing Weight Gain Associated with Psychiatric Medications by Candida Fink MD October 24, 2008 Many people who carry the...

    Started by David Baxter, December 31st, 2008 04:18 AM
    bipolar, bipolar disorder, depression, diagnosis, different, family, may, medication, meds, physical, profile, risks, serious, support, try, with, work
    • Replies: 2
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    Violet
    March 12th, 2009 11:05 AM Go to last post

  11. Sticky Thread Sticky: [How to] Interpret Prescription Abbreviations

    :rx:Prescription abbreviations: Source A prescription, as is well known, is a :doctor:physician's order for the preparation and administration of...

    Started by TSOW, August 2nd, 2008 03:43 PM
    be, for, from, in, may, of, the, with
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    TSOW
    August 3rd, 2008 02:47 PM Go to last post

  12. Sticky Thread Sticky: How To Read A Drug Label

    How To Read A Drug Label InteliHealth May 19, 2008 All over-the-counter medicines must list the active ingredients and provide their basic...

    Started by David Baxter, August 2nd, 2008 08:29 AM
    how, in, the, to
    • Replies: 0
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    David Baxter
    August 2nd, 2008 08:29 AM Go to last post

  13. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Online Pill Checker

    Pill Identification Wizard- Drugs.com Worried about those capsules you found in your teenager's room? Not sure about some of those leftover pills...

    Started by TSOW, April 25th, 2008 04:29 PM
    about, be, for, in, of, online, the, with
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    ladylore
    April 25th, 2008 06:41 PM Go to last post

  14. Sticky Thread Sticky: Discontinuation Syndrome

    Discontinuation Syndrome By Dr. Deborah Serani Wed, Dec 19 2007 It's almost the beginning of the New Year - where many of us want to start fresh...

    Started by David Baxter, December 19th, 2007 10:38 AM
    back, depression, experience, fatigue, from, may, need, of, other, patients, resume, safe, shame, the, to, treatment, what, with, work
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 697
    David Baxter
    December 19th, 2007 10:38 AM Go to last post

  15. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Free Medication Programs

    Free Medication Programs http://www.freemedicinefoundation.com/ http://panicdisorder.about.com/library/weekly/aa110498.htm ...

    Started by David Baxter, March 24th, 2007 10:26 AM
    about, free, home, medication
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    David Baxter
    March 24th, 2007 10:26 AM Go to last post

  16. Sticky Thread Sticky: U.S.A. Medication Purchase Help

    The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient...

    Started by TSOW, November 2nd, 2006 05:24 PM
    about, alliance, awareness, children, family, for, free, from, health, how, in, may, medication, need, of, other, patients, the, try, what, with
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 776
    TSOW
    November 2nd, 2006 05:24 PM Go to last post

  17. Sticky Thread Sticky: Drug Manufacturer's Patient Assistance Programs

    Drug Manufacturer's Patient Assistance Programs The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies,...

    Started by David Baxter, July 30th, 2006 03:35 PM
    awareness, be, for, free, health, may, need, of, online, other, patients, questions
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,121
    Medic2424
    October 11th, 2006 10:26 AM Go to last post

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  1. Still no trust

    My medication cipralex help decrease my anxiety but still i really do not trust people really I think they are still out to hurt me that i am...

    Started by Violet, Yesterday 05:29 PM
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    • Views: 97
    Violet
    Yesterday 10:55 PM Go to last post

  2. Health insurance or to pay out-of-pocket?

    In a nutshell, the cost of private medical insurance in the U.S. became so cost prohibitive that after 20+ years, I'm now utilizing my employer's...

    Started by Jesse910, March 11th, 2010 01:35 PM
    health, insurance, outofpocket, pay
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 55
    Jesse910
    March 11th, 2010 03:53 PM Go to last post

  3. Patient's Guide to Choosing Antidepressants for Adults

    Patient's Guide to Choosing Antidepressants for Adults Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Jul 24, 2009 Almost 40% of people will not...

    Started by David Baxter, March 3rd, 2010 09:43 PM
    adults, experience, loss, men, risk, treatment 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 46
    David Baxter
    March 3rd, 2010 09:43 PM Go to last post

  4. Post Can Aspirin Cause Hearing Loss?

    Can Aspirin Cause Hearing Loss? Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D., Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter Harvard Medical School Healthbeat Q. I am 85...

    Started by TSOW, February 22nd, 2010 04:46 PM
    arthritis, loss, risk, work
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 144
    Daniel
    February 23rd, 2010 12:14 PM Go to last post

  5. Seroquel for Bipolar

    I've been diagnosed as Bipolar NOS (Not otherwise specified) and am trying to make some decisions about medication. Currently I'm on Cipralex,...

    Started by Turtle, February 21st, 2010 04:53 PM
    bipolar, medication, meds, not otherwise specified, sleep
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 79
    STP
    February 21st, 2010 07:00 PM Go to last post

  6. Maalox Warning: FDA

    FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Feb. 17, 2010 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Warns about Serious Side Effects from Maalox Product...

    Started by TSOW, February 19th, 2010 01:45 PM
    children, medication, warning, work
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 92
    TSOW
    February 19th, 2010 01:45 PM Go to last post

  7. Cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) side effects: Benefits and risks

    Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks Mayo Clinic Oct. 30, 2008 Because of their effectiveness, statins are often prescribed for...

    Started by David Baxter, February 6th, 2010 04:15 PM
    antidepressant, death, experience, failure, genetics, home, loss, medication, memory, men, risk, supplements, treatment, work
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 230
    David Baxter
    February 6th, 2010 04:15 PM Go to last post

  8. Switching from Effexor to Cymbalta: Not So Bad

    Effexor to Cymbalta: Not So Bad by Liz Spikol Feb 5 2010 You know, if you rely on the Internet to inform you about medication side effects, you...

    Started by David Baxter, February 5th, 2010 09:42 PM
    depression, medication, panic, ptsd, suicide, women
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 44
    David Baxter
    February 5th, 2010 09:42 PM Go to last post

  9. Do Antidepressants Work? For Many People, YES!

    Do Antidepressants Work? For Many People, YES! by Therese J. Borchard, Beyond Blue Thursday February 4, 2010 Categories: Mental Health I...

    Started by David Baxter, February 4th, 2010 04:54 PM
    anxiety, death, depression, medication, men, placebo, sleep, ssris, treatment, work
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 106
    Domo
    February 4th, 2010 05:13 PM Go to last post

  10. Acetamenophen (Tylenol) Concerns

    Acetaminophen: Important Information Barbara Olson, Nurse, Other Clinical, Jan 16, 2010 Acetaminophen is making the news cycle again this...

    Started by TSOW, January 27th, 2010 06:07 PM
    arthritis, family, recall
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 76
    TSOW
    January 27th, 2010 06:07 PM Go to last post

  11. Edema

    Does anyone know anything about pitting edema with medication? I know I talked about this before when I first went on my one med because the edema...

    Started by STP, December 12th, 2009 03:31 AM
    medication, sleep
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 205
    STP
    January 26th, 2010 06:17 PM Go to last post

  12. McNeil Recall: Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, St. Joseph Aspirin: Update

    January 15, 2010 McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling a number of its familiar products such as various forms of Tylenol, Motrin, Benadyl and...

    Started by TSOW, January 17th, 2010 04:55 PM
    McNeil, Motrin, recall, St.Joseph Aspirin, Tylenol 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 303
    TSOW
    January 24th, 2010 04:49 PM Go to last post

  13. Celexa and no motivation

    Hi: I've been taking Celexa for 8 months and after the first few wks I thought it was going to be okay. It does help depression however doesn't do...

    Started by KarenRB53, January 21st, 2010 07:22 PM
    anxiety, depression
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 81
    Jazzey
    January 22nd, 2010 11:16 AM Go to last post

  14. Rolaids Antacid Tablets packaged in bottles recalled due to possible health risks

    Rolaids Antacid Tablets packaged in bottles recalled due to possible health risks Health Canada Information Update 2010-08 January 16, 2010 ...

    Started by David Baxter, January 18th, 2010 02:54 AM
    arthritis, risk
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 89
    David Baxter
    January 18th, 2010 02:54 AM Go to last post

  15. Can You Become Immune to Medications?

    Can You Become Immune to Medications? By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center January 3, 2010 If you have ever taken...

    Started by David Baxter, January 17th, 2010 04:02 PM
    arthritis, balance, loss, men, risk, treatment, unknown, work
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 51
    David Baxter
    January 17th, 2010 04:02 PM Go to last post

  16. Post Anitipsychotics in the Elderly - Dementia

    Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in the Elderly Continues Despite FDA Warnings Caroline Cassels January 15, 2010 — The off-label use of...

    Started by TSOW, January 16th, 2010 04:30 PM
    adults, death, medication, unknown, women
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 83
    TSOW
    January 16th, 2010 04:30 PM Go to last post

  17. Many antipsychotic users not getting needed blood tests

    Many antipsychotic users not getting needed tests By Megan Brooks, Reuters Health 2010-01-04 People who take newer drugs for schizophrenia and...

    Started by David Baxter, January 14th, 2010 07:07 PM
    men, risk, treatment
    • Replies: 0
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    David Baxter
    January 14th, 2010 07:07 PM Go to last post

  18. Antidepressant Effectiveness and False Dualism: It's Time for a New Psychiatry

    Antidepressant Effectiveness and False Dualism: It's Time for a New Psychiatry by Daniel Carlat, MD, Carlat Psychiatry Thursday, January 14, 2010 ...

    Started by David Baxter, January 14th, 2010 02:39 PM
    antidepressant, comments, depression, medication, placebo, psychotherapy, work
    • Replies: 1
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    Violet
    January 14th, 2010 03:12 PM Go to last post

  19. Prozac as needed - Is this normal?

    I've been trying to get a referal to a therapist however, I am expecting and since I am under the care of my OB mostly they seem hesitant to send me...

    Started by Freckles, January 10th, 2010 06:13 PM
    anxiety, men, online, treatment
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 204
    TSOW
    January 10th, 2010 10:15 PM Go to last post

  20. Spooning Up the Wrong Dose: Medication dosage errors from kitchen spoons

    Spooning Up the Wrong Dose By TARA PARKER-POPE, New York Times - Well Blog January 5, 2010 Many people still use kitchen spoons to measure a...

    Started by David Baxter, January 5th, 2010 12:55 PM
    death, failure, medication
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 110
    David Baxter
    January 5th, 2010 12:55 PM Go to last post
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