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Drug injury may result from birth control pill
| May 25th, 2011
May 26, 2011 When a woman decides to take birth control, there are a few health risks she must consider, and drug injuries are a possibility. Yaz and Yasmin have been mentioned in the news several times for their known drug injuries, and the US Drug Watchdog is expanding its national investigation of both drugs.
Read MorePaxil drug injuries and birth injuries causing a stir
| May 18th, 2011
May 19, 2011 Antidepressants have been used to treat depression and other mood disorders for many years. In fact, many people depend on these drugs to help them function daily. But what if a medication you relied on was suddenly being questioned? That’s what many patients who take SSRIs like Paxil are facing after these
Read MoreTreating depression is a major problem for expectant mothers
| May 11th, 2011
May 12, 2011 No doubt upon learning of their pregnancy, mothers’ priorities, habits, and even lifestyles may change so that they can better care for themselves and their babies. Have you given up an unhealthy habit because of pregnancy? Imagine if something you had to give up was treatment for a mental health condition. This
Read MoreSSRIs during pregnancy associated with birth defects
| May 4th, 2011
May 5, 2011 Upon deciding to become pregnant, women have to make many health decisions that will affect both them and their babies. For example, women may have to decide whether a course of treatment through drugs is appropriate during pregnancy. Some questionable drug use during pregnancy now includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Some
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