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  1. Depression and Anxiety in Long COVID: Why Interdisciplinary Treatment Is Needed > New

    Doing this can lead to a condition called discontinuation syndrome that causes withdrawal-like symptoms. They may also want to see their doctor if they are on antidepressant or antianxiety medication and have been experiencing adverse effects. A doctor will usually take a medical history from the individual. Depending on the symptoms the person is experiencing, the doctor may also conduct a physical exam to rule out other conditions. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down chemicals such ...
  2. Commonly prescribed antidepressants and how they work

    A doctor will give you this medicine through your veins for 60 hours, and you’ll have to stay in the hospital for a few days while taking it. For example, high doses of citalopram may cause dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, so doses over 40 milligrams (sertraline 50 mg) a day should be avoided according to the FDA and the manufacturer. They also recommend a maximum daily dose of 20 mg of citalopram for people over age 60. As all SSRIs work in a similar way, their side effects tend to be similar, ...
  3. Medications for OCD » Department of Psychiatry » College of Medicine » University of

    Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) were among the first antidepressants. While they have been largely replaced by SSRIs, SNRIs, and other antidepressants, TCAs can still be a good option in cases where people have not responded to other types of antidepressant drugs. Most SSRIs are similar in regard to how well they work, although there may be subtle differences that can make one a better choice for you.
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  4. SSRIs and Benzodiazepines for General Anxiety Disorders GAD Anxiety and Depression As

    Some of the newer antidepressants that have been investigated in anxiety disorders are shown in Table 2. Many of the anxiolytic effects of antidepressants are believed to be modulated by inhibition of serotonin reuptake. While there are a variety of medication options available for treating anxiety and depression, some patients do not respond well to common treatments. For example, MDD, ...
  5. Six distinct types of depression identified in Stanford Medicine-led study News Cente

    Depression medications, also referred to as antidepressants, are prescription medications that help manage depressive symptoms. These symptoms can vary but include feeling "empty," increased irritability, having a loss of energy, and a loss of interest in activities that one used to enjoy. Unlike other anti-anxiety medications, benzodiazepines are controlled substances. You can develop a tolerance to benzodiazepines and a dependence to them over time.

    Esketamine (Spravato) ...
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