Every prescription drug developed has been designed to treat a single disease and millions of dollars have been spent to ensure safety and efficacy. Once the prescription drug has been approved and is used by the entire population, new treatments for the drug are discovered. To some doctors, they might be considered positive side effects but these new treatment options are called off label uses. Off label uses are not … [Read more...]
Quitting Zoloft
Each day we wake up, it is a struggle for all of us. We have our daily routine, monthly bills and yearly goals. For others, that struggle is a bit harder especially when you are fighting bouts with depression. With the help of prescription drugs such as Sertraline (Zoloft) which help treat depression, you can get back on track. But what happens when you finally get your life in order? You feel great, want to restore your … [Read more...]
Prozac vs Zoloft: Competition for Anxiety Drugs
In one of my previous posts, I discussed about of a drug from a group called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). If you were paying attention, it was called Prozac (Fluoxetine). Guess what? If one pharmaceutical company can make it, so can others. So along came Pfizer with Zoloft (Sertraline). It is the most prescribed antidepressant on the market. Prozac vs Zoloft: How Are They the Same? Prozac and Zoloft … [Read more...]