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  1. 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, ...
  2. 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, ...
  3. 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.

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  4. GeneSight DNA Test for Psychiatric & Depression Medication

    Anxiety medications can ease symptoms, but they_re not right for everyone and they_re not the only answer. It_s up to you to evaluate your options and decide what_s best for you. Even when anxiety relief comes with side effects and dangers, that can still sound like a fair trade when panic and fear are ruling your life. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, ...