As we approach the holiday season, let the festivities begin. We begin to reflect on our accomplishments for the year, look forward to the holiday festivities with family, coworkers and friends. We also prepare for some time off from the ruckus or our work lives and try to relax. For a few of us, the holidays also bring stress and misery. They struggle in handling family situations, handling the shopping traffic and the … [Read more...]
The Dangers of SSRI Drugs
As I was watching football and cheering on my team, I noticed that there were several commercials during the game intermission about antidepressants. As a Jets fan I can see the need for it since being a fan for certain losing football teams can make you depressed to the point that you need antidepressant medications. Seriously, it's only a game we are watching which is supposed to entertain us. Regardless of the outcome, … [Read more...]
Feel Better With Lurasidone
When a loved one suffers from a mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, we often will go to the ends of the earth to find the best treatment or medication for them. We want them to be whole, active and embedded in our daily lives. We will consult doctors, experts, friends and even exotic treatments. One of the advantages of living in the US is having a world class pharmaceutical industry at our … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding with Prescription Drugs
A child is the most important being in life. They depend on us to nurture, teach and guide them since they are incapable of doing it themselves. Their potential is unlimited and we do everything we can to provide our children with the very best. It all begins with the moment of conception through birth. We, as parents try to eat right and take vitamins to protect on unborn child. Once born, we attempt to limit the amount … [Read more...]
Antidepressant Overdose
Everytime i try and watch one of my favorite shows, I see a commercial for some sort of antidepressant. I know that Depression is more common, and economic struggles have added to our stress and anxiety. In addition, insurance plans usually cover them, even while limiting talk therapy. Over the past two decades, the use of antidepressants has skyrocketed. O They say that one in 10 Americans now takes an antidepressant … [Read more...]
Amitriptyline Side Effects
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is one of the oldest tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) on the market today. As you can tell, it works on depression but works differently from Zoloft or Prozac. When you think of tricyclic, your first thought is tricycle, which has 3 wheels. Amitriptyline has three atom rings on its chemical structure so hence it is tricyclic. How Does Amitriptyline Work? Amitriptyline acts primarily as a … [Read more...]
Effexor ’s Link to Birth Defects
I was reading about all the lawsuits filed against Wyeth (Pfizer) for the use of Effexor (venlafaxine) in pregnant women. Effexor is an antidepressant from a group of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI). It is similar to Prozac and Zoloft that it is used to treat major depression and anxiety disorder. While Prozac works on serotonin, Effexor works on serotonin and norepinephrine by preventing … [Read more...]
Crazy Little Pill Called Prozac
I enjoy reminiscing about the weird dates I was on and often wondered if my date across from me was on Prozac or some other anti-depressant drug. Picture this, you are across a dinner table with a cute girl (or guy) and their mood seems off somehow. One minute their life sucks, the next they hate themselves and then they think the date won’t go well because they are so negative. So they excuse themselves to the … [Read more...]