Articles for tag: Antidepressant Side Effects, Lexapro, Lexapro Side Effects, Serotonin Syndrome

Lexapro Side Effects: Curbs Depression, but Not Worth Problems

As someone who has fought major depression for five years, I have experienced the side effects of several antidepressant drugs. Lexapro was about the third antidepressant I was prescribed over the course of my treatment. According to my doctor, Lexapro works also to decrease patient’s anxiety levels. From my personal experience, the drug did not ...

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Tinnitus, Anxiety and Depression

Tinnitus is a condition in which a person has ringing in their ears. Sometimes it sounds more like buzzing, roaring or hissing rather than ringing. Many different things can cause tinnitus, including high blood pressure, injury to the head or ears, disorders of the blood vessels or even tumors. Often, though, doctors never figure out ...

Differences Between Zoloft and Lexapro

Zoloft and Lexapro are antidepressant prescription medications. Both of these antidepressants are in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. SSRI antidepressants are considered first-line medications for the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is often difficult to decide which medication will be most effective and best tolerated in an individual. However, ...

Side Effects and Benefits of Effexor XR

For the past eight months, I have taken Effexor XR on a daily basis. I was initially a bit hesitant to start taking this medication. Fortunately I have an excellent doctor who was willing to talk with me about the benefits and possible side effects. In the past, I have had poor luck with most ...

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Effexor Side Effects

Effexor is a little different from Zoloft and Prozac; it is a seratonin reuptake inhibitor, but it also inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine. It belongs to the selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs) class of drugs. It works basically the same way, but it slows the re-absorption of two chemicals in the brain that ...

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Kanna, the Miraculous Natural Antidepressant

Depression is a serious and potentially deadly illness that is one of America’s leading causes of disability. While it requires treatment, many patients have found that they are incompatible with mainstream treatment protocols, and reports of serious side-effects from selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Zoloft and Prozac are exceedingly common. I have personally tried ...

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Effexor Side Effects: The Effect the Drug Had on Me

After years of trying different medications to treat my depression and anxiety, my doctor prescribed Effexor. Effexor is also known as Venlafaxine. It comes in a tablet form and extended release. I was given the minimal dose of 37.5 milligrams to start with. Upon my next visit, my dosage was increased to 75 milligrams. Though ...

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Benefits and Side Effects of Lexapro

Lexapro is used in conjunction with other antidepressants to help alleviate sleeplessness and fatigue, which are exacerbated by depression and can incapacitate you if not treated. The medication also helps calm anxiety, mood disorders, and thoughts of suicide. Lexapro has helped me tremendously, but when taking Lexapro your medication and mental condition must be monitored ...

Review of Effexor for Depression

Effexor is a popular medication for depression. It’s a type of drug known as a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI). It affects the rate at which serotonin and norepinephrine are absorbed in the brain. I’ve struggled with major depression for most of my life. I’ve tried more than 30 different prescription drugs to ...