Posted by Jolly | Posted in Cymbalta | Posted on 25-03-2011
Cymbalta, medically formulated as Duloxetine Hydrochloride is a new revolutionary antidepressant. Cymbalta is usually prescribed to treat major depressive disorders including change in mood, appetite, nervous conditions, etc. It is also used to treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes.
One of the possible risks of Cymbalta is associated with an increase of blood pressure. Blood pressure should be monitored throughout the whole course of treatment.
Cymbalta till now is generally not being prescribed to pregnant women. However, many women become pregnant when taking Cymbalta and their doctors typically choose to take them off the drug during the third trimester, when medical complications usually arise as a result of taking this drug. Cymbalta should be used with caution in patients with a history of mania or seizures.
While taking Cymbalta medication you may experience side effects which can deteriorate your thought or reactions. If you are taking Cymbalta stop drinking alcohol as it may increase the risk of damage to your liver. Other side effects which may be felt due to Cymbalta usage are general fatigue, somnolence, tiredness. If any of the indicated adverse effects persist seek for immediate medical attention.
As any antidepressant Cymbalta is a very strong medicine. Just for this reason it should be taken under strict medical control in order to prevent any possible adverse reactions.
Posted by Jolly | Posted in Celexa | Posted on 14-03-2011
Hot flashes are a common problem of many women which occurs usually during the menopause. They can happen any time, and are accompanied by the abundant sweat production and acute flush to head. According to the statistics every third woman suffers from hot flashes. Moreover, it is stated that depressed women are more likely to experience hot flashes. Thus, the problem of hot flashes may be viewed in a way as a consequence of depression.
Nowadays many physicians prescribe various antidepressants for the treatment of hot flashes, leaving aside the traditional hormonal treatment. Celexa medication – a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression. It is proven that Celexa decreases hot flashes with minimal side effects. Women taking Celexa during menopause usually notice the flow of liveliness, good mood and positive thinking.
Antidepressants become more and more popular for the treatment of hot flashes. In comparison with the traditional hormonal treatment antidepressants represent a safer way to eliminate the symptoms of hot flashes. Hormones, in their turn, may cause sometimes very unpleasant consequences including stroke and breast cancer.
However, before start using Celexa for the treatment of hot flashes (or any other antidepressant) it is better to receive a valuable medical consultation, as every person has an individual reaction to antidepressants.
Posted by Jolly | Posted in Lexapro | Posted on 02-03-2011
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medications called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The medication was approved by FDA in 2002 and in a short period of time became one of the most prescribed medications for depression treatment.
The medication is primary indicated for the treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
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Lexapro action mechanism consists in inhibiting serotonin reuptake and following increase amount of this mediator in the synaptic gap. Thus, Lexapro enhances and prolongs the effects of serotonin on the post-synaptic receptors. This finally leads to relief of depression symptoms.
Before using lexapro, it is important to inform your doctor whether you have any liver disease, seizures, mania, suicidal thoughts, and breastfeeding or have intentions of getting pregnant.
Lexapro belongs to a pregnancy category C meaning that the effects of this drug on an unborn baby were not properly studied.
Lexapro does not have serious side effects. In most cases, the effects are so mild and eventually disappear in a few weeks of treatment. Lexapro side effects doe not require the cessation of therapy.