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Antidepressants
Antidepressants are prescription drugs used to treat symptoms of depression. They also are prescribed to treat a variety of other psychological conditions, such as anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. Certain types of antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been linked to birth defects in the children of women who take the drugs while pregnant. (more...)
Paxil drug injuries and birth injuries causing a stir
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 (more...)
Treating depression is a major problem for expectant mothers
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 (more...)
SSRIs during pregnancy associated with birth defects
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 (more...)