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Ways to Win Over Depression without Medications

Posted by Kelly Brewster on Friday, April 20, 2012, In : Paxil and Pregnancy 

One in 10 Americans take antidepressant prescriptions, federal government statistics say, quoting recent studies. Based on the data gathered by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between the year 2005 and 2008, the number of patients on antidepressants are twice as many as compared to the results they have gathered in 1996. In a recently released study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it was reported that over 30million Americans take prescription antid...

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Shedding Light on Use of Antidepressants

Posted by Kelly Brewster on Thursday, December 15, 2011, In : Paxil and Pregnancy 

The popularity of antidepressants has made it the number one prescribed medicine followed by antihypertensive medications, according to medical research.  Doctors are puzzled of the increase use of antidepressants, and were marveling over whether it is due to the growing awareness or simply some sort of escape. Indeed, some medical practitioners even prescribe antidepressants for premenstrual syndrome even if they won’t alleviate the physical symptoms. 

That more men and women are using anti...


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Getting the Hang of Pregnancy

Posted by Kelly Brewster on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, In : Paxil and Pregnancy 

There can be many changes during pregnancy that the woman and the members of the family may encounter.   Worries about the incoming baby may take its toll on the soon to be mother and the other members of the family.  The woman may be worried before the delivery but after baby goes out the feeling of overwhelming joy can also envelop the whole family.  All mothers only want the best for their baby.  Having to see your baby alive and healthy after nine months of anticipating is priceless. ...


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Depression During Pregnancy

Posted by Kelly Brewster on Friday, September 16, 2011, In : Paxil and Pregnancy 
For most women, pregnancy is portrayed as a time of great joy and one of the happiest moments of their lives. But according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or ACOG, between 14-23% of women will struggle with some symptoms of depression during pregnancy.  Depression during pregnancy or antepartum depression, is a mood disorder that has similar symptoms and management as the clinical depression. Support groups, psychotherapy and antidepressants like Paxil are used ...

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Depression Gets Effective Treatment from Paxil but May Not be Good During Pregnancy

Posted by Kelly Brewster on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, In : Paxil and Pregnancy 
Their association with a growing list of serious birth defects has brought forth the opinion that the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine) and other SSRIs are successful at treating depression, just not during pregnancy. Paxil, the brand name of Paroxetine, is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drug which works by increasing available levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin surrounding nerve cells in the brain, which helps boost mood thereby treating depression. 

Pregnant women who...

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