treating depression

FDA Approves Vortioxetine for Treating Depression in Adults

by gwilmore (I HATE THE NEW LAYOUT!) FDA approves vortioxetine for treating depression in adults It will be marketed as Brintellix, by Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Lundbeck, and will be available in 5-mg, 10-mg, 15-mg, and 20-mg tablets. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Oct. 1. The prescribing information and the Takeda/Lundbeck … Read more on Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network More cuts 'will put mums at risk in Holles St' Referring to the ongoing adversarial system of litigation, where patients seek compensation for ...

How to Die From Med Overdose?

by Nina J. G. Question by Jane Doe: How to die from med overdose? I believe I’m the most cowardly person on Earth….Firstly,I’ve been suicidal for five years now due to academic stress and various family issues and I’ve hit the rock bottom in depression.I consider suicide 24/7,like literally I think about killing myself all of the time.A few minutes ago I was in my room sobbing and wanting to die.I took a scarf and tried to wrap it around the fan and then around my neck…but as I mentioned earlier I’m a coward….I can’t even take my life….Right now I’m planning to overdose on the medicine “concor” 10 mg.My mom takes this med for hypertension.I believe OD on it will do the job by lowering my blood pressure to death and I just want to know if its gonna work or not.I’ve got eight pills here and I’ll manage to get some more.Please don’t tell me about the suicide is permanent solution to temporary proble ...

Serotonin and Depression: Antidepressant Discussion Part 3

  Serotonin and Depression: Antidepressant Discussion Part 3 – Jeffrey Lacasse and Jonathan Leo discuss the chemical imbalance theory of depression and treatment with antidepressants. The study they are dicsussing is @ h…   Group therapy may prevent depression in at-risk teens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Kids of depressed parents have an increased likelihood of becoming depressed, too, but group therapy sessions may help reduce that risk, according to a new study. "What was exciting was the sustained effect over the length … Read more on Reuters Read more... ...

Chantix Doesn't Make Depression Worse

...  Doesn't Make Depression Worse The researchers looked at smoking abstinence and changes in mood and anxiety in 525 adult smokers ages 18 to 75 with stably treated or past major depressive disorders and no current cardiovascular events. They smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day and … Read more on MedPage Today Korea Approves NeuroStar TMS for Treating Depression MALVERN, PA, August 14, 2013 – Neuronetics, Inc., the established market leader in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation technology for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, announced today that the South Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety … Read more on WebWire (press release) Read ...

Alternative Medicine

  alternative medicine – alternative medicine for depression alternative medicine definition alternative medicine for diabetes alternative medicine for cancer alternative medicine de…   Minimally Invasive UroLift System for Enlarged Prostate Gets FDA Approval … Chronic lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with BPH can cause loss of productivity and sleep, depression and decreased quality of life. Medication is often the first line therapy but relief can be inadequate and … “The UroLift provides a … Read more on Medgadget.com Read more... ...

Vicodin Withdrawal… What to Expect?

Question by It’s me: Vicodin Withdrawal… What to expect? I have been taking vicodin, 10mg, two to three times a day for about a year. I’ve been depressed due to personal tragedy, and even though I saw a psychologist for quite some time, and tried different antidepressants, I didn’t find anything that helped much. I turned to the vicodin because it made me feel happy again. I don’t want to rely on it anymore and I plan on going “cold turkey” tomorrow. What can I expect to go through during withdrawals and how long can I expect it to last? Thanks for any advice :) Read more... ...

10 Strategies in Treating Depression

...  Strategies in Treating Depression – Alexander Glassman, MD, discusses 10 strategies in treating depression. For more information, please visit: www.thedoctorschannel.com/video/3150.html.   by Ed Yourdon Before the gunshots, a mother in the grip of private torment Wynn's baby came two days after Sarah gave birth naturally to Josephine, a beautiful baby who had her mother's strawberry-blond hair. But soon Sarah began hemorrhaging. She underwent an emergency hysterectomy — pushing her … Sarah was released from … Read more on Sarasota Herald-Tribune Read ...