Antidepressants are medications used for the treatment of moderate to severe depression. They are also prescribed in many psychological conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bulimia nervosa, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some antidepressants may also be used to relieve symptoms of menopause.
Depression affects the level of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters (serotonin and norepinephrine). And antidepressants work by increasing the levels of these chemicals to improve mood and emotions in depressed individuals. They do not cure depression because they do not address the cause of depression. But they can significantly reduce the symptoms of severe depression. Antidepressants also act on the nerves that receive pain signals hence may help to relieve prolonged pain in depressed people.
There are different types of antidepressants such as serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants. Each type of antidepressant acts on influencing the levels of one or more neurotansmitters. They are generally prescribed in combination with additional therapy (cognitive behavioural therapy or meditation) to reduce stress. Common side-effects of antidepressants include drowsiness, nausea, insomnia, constipation and dizziness. Prolonged use of antidepressants can have negative health impact.
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A new study finds that taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD in children after adjusting for family factors.
A study concluded that family members of people who suffer from TRD, including their parents, siblings, children, are also more likely to develop other psychiatric conditions like anxiety issues, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive or major depressive disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
It was found during the course of the study that in the four years that led to a couple splitting, women increased their antidepressant intake by nearly double the rate, as compared to men.
Apart from reducing the symptoms of mania and depression, the drug is also effective in bringing down self-harming behaviour
The study found that the volunteers become less responsive to both positive and negative feedback after taking a certain class of antidepressants for three weeks
A new study says regular antidepressant treatment may benefit people with diabetes and depression.
A new study found that persons with diabetes and depression who use antidepressants may be at a decreased risk of major diabetes complications and mortality.
Antidepressants are often given to patients suffering from chronic back pain and osteoarthritis. But a recent study has found that they could be dangerous.
With increasing instances of depression and other mental health challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find it challenging to simply get up from bed and start your day. Know why it happens and how to tackle the condition.
Scientists to target an altogether different type of receptor called delta-type GABA receptors. The approach involves targeting substances called neurosteroids with GABA receptors.
The study provides fresh evidence that the decline in the capacity of brain cells to change, called "plasticity," rather than a decline in total cell numbers may underlie some of the sensory and cognitive declines associated with normal brain ageing.
Anti-depressants can make you gain weight. Not just that, now researchers have found that early weight gain within a month of beginning antidepressant course can be potential predictor of your weight gain after three or six months.
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based algorithm for quick and easy detection of complex mood disorders and prediction of medication.
It is a major depressive disorder that fails to respond to conventional treatments medication, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Turns out, antidepressants may increase the risk of death by 20 percent for those with progressive lung disease.
Does abortion lead to depression in women?
An uncommon medical condition wherein one could lactate- even though someone is not pregnant!
Recreational drug Ketamine is likely to have fast-acting benefits in treating symptoms of depression as well as reducing suicidal thoughts says study.
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Coffee may interact with certain medications and alter the rate of its absorption into the bloodstream. This means that drinking coffee and taking medications at the same time may affect how well the medicines work.
Research suggests that certain lifestyle habits may interact with the Vitamin supplements people take and in some circumstance, these interactions may even be dangerous.
Antidepressants do help people who are battling with mental health problems but they also come along with side effects. Therefore, you must never take them without a doctors consultation.
