Many people struggle with depression, but don’t know how to cope with it. In many cases these people first seek out help from a doctor without taking a look at their lifestyle and/or potential contributing factors to that depression. Prior to getting put on an antidepressant medication, it is important to consider trying some natural …
Antidepressants are medications that were developed to treat major depression. In addition to treating depression, many antidepressants have been found therapeutically beneficial for other conditions such as: anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and insomnia. There are many different types of antidepressants on the market for clinical use. A majority of antidepressants prescribed in …
Antidepressants can be very helpful for treating and/or minimizing symptoms of major depression. Although these drugs may significantly improve a person’s mood, they may also cause unwanted side effects. Many side effects from antidepressants are relatively easy to cope with, and tend to subside after a person has been on a drug for a few …
Most people suffering from depression are seeking treatments that are safe. Although many treatments such as medications are relatively safe, they can result in unwanted negative side effects and difficult withdrawals. In most cases, it is better to attempt treating depression with therapy and natural methods prior to trying antidepressant drugs. It should also be …
When it comes to depression, most people are looking for a treatment that allows them to feel happier, while minimizing potential side effects. There are many antidepressants on the market, and while some may work slightly better than others, most research indicates that the efficacy among approved drugs is very similar. If you are looking …
There is mounting preliminary evidence suggesting that Botox treatment for depression works quite well. In fact just receiving one injection of cosmetic botulinum toxin (BTX) could ward off the blues. Although only smaller studies have been conducted, most researchers believe that Botox treatments target facial muscles that are responsible for both expressing and regulating emotions. …
ALKS-5461 is a new drug that is being developed by the company Alkermes as an alternative to SSRI’s for the treatment of depression. ALKS-5461 (its trial name) is a combination of both buprenorphine (suboxone) and samidorphan, and is regarded as a non-addictive opioid modulator and antidepressant. It is currently being developed specifically as an antidepressant …