When a new antidepressant drug is released, everyone wants to be the first to try it. In most cases, people seem to always believe that newer will equal better in terms of depression relief. In most cases, when new drugs get approval to treat depression, they are backed by some heavy marketing, which further brainwashes …
The popularity of antidepressants has changed significantly over time. The first antidepressants called MAOIs were discovered in the 1950s and instantly became the most popular class. As newer tricyclic antidepressants emerged just a few years later, many of them were preferred over MAOIs because they carried less side effects and food interactions. The goal with …
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 …
Antidepressants are drugs that were created to reduce symptoms of depression by targeting various neurotransmitters in the brain. Although initial researchers hypothesize that those with depression have a “chemical imbalance,” this isn’t a proven fact. With that said, increasing levels of certain neurotransmitters such as: serotonin, norepinephrine, and to a lesser extent dopamine seems to …
Atypical antidepressants are unique from other classes of antidepressants based on pharmacological properties. These days, the most common antidepressants fit into one of a few categories: SSRIs/SNRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs. Respectively these are: selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclics (TCAs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). SSRIs and SNRIs are considered the …
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 …
Antidepressants are supposed to help treat depression, right? In cases where nothing else has worked for a person to manage their depression, an antidepressant is considered a clinically effective treatment option. Millions of people are put on antidepressants and in the United States, it is estimated that one out of every five people or so …