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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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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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