Lexapro (Escitalopram) has emerged as one of the most popular antidepressant drugs in the United States. It works as an SSRI (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and has approval to treat major depression in individuals over the age of 12. In addition to being utilized for depression, it is also prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It …
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is a drug that is used for the treatment of depression as well as to help people quit smoking. It has become a very popular medication to treat depression because it is considered to have a minimal side effect profile compared to many other drugs. Wellbutrin is not associated with weight gain, a …
Most people that are depressed end up trying antidepressants. One major problem associated with these medications is that while they may alleviate depression, they can cause people to gain a significant amount of weight. Due to the weight gain associated with SSRIs, people are searching for alternatives so that they don’t become fat from taking …
Approximately 1 out of 4 people that take antidepressants experience weight gain as a side effect. The weight gain may be minor, but over time, gaining a pound here and there all adds up. Many people have reported that there’s nothing they can really do to control the weight that they gain while on an …
Paxil “poop out” refers to when someone is taking Paxil (Paroxetine) for a period of time with success and it all of a sudden stops working or “poops out.” This can result in a lot of discomfort as well as an increase in symptoms that caused the person to initially go on Paxil. When I …
Many people that take antidepressants, specifically SSRI’s (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors), find out that they have abnormally low testosterone. So what does this all mean? Did the initial low testosterone lead the individual to become depressed and go on an antidepressant? Or did the treatment with an antidepressant actually slowly reduce the individual’s natural ability to …
Strattera is an NRI or “norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor” meaning it prevents the reuptake of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. This drug has been found clinically effective for treating cases of ADHD. Many doctors prefer to prescribe this drug over a potent stimulant like Adderall simply because it doesn’t have any major addictive properties or potential for abuse. …