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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Paroxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Paroxetine may also be used for purposes other ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
What is fluvoxamine?
Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorders involving recurring thoughts or actions.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
What is aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Aripiprazole is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).
What is the most important information I should know about aripiprazole?
Aripiprazole is not for use ...
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
What is citalopram?
Citalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Citalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Citalopram is used to treat depression.
What is the most important information I should know about citalopram?
Do not take citalopram together with ...
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
What is chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal.
Chlordiazepoxide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Monday, September 29th, 2008
What is alprazolam?
Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your panic or anxiety symptoms.
Your symptoms may return when you stop using alprazolam after using it over a long period of time. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using ...
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
What is the most important information I should know about nefazodone?
While you are taking nefazodone you may need to be monitored for worsening symptoms of depression and/or suicidal thoughts at the start of therapy or when doses are changed. This concern about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors ...
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Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
What is the most important information I should know about Prozac (Fluxetine)?
Do not take Prozac (Fluoxetine) together with pimozide (Orap), thioridazine (Mellaril), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).
You may have thoughts about suicide when you first ...
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
What is the most important information I should know about escitalopram?
Do not take escitalopram together with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI before you can take ...
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Antidepressants are commonly used to treat postpartum depression (PPD), usually in combination with counseling and support.
For moderate to severe PPD, experts recommend an antidepressant combined with support and counseling.
Some experts recommend starting an antidepressant for ...
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