Before clinical trials they try all medicines on animals in order to determine their safety for fetal development. It is clear that women are not carried out any researches. Sometimes its earlier not noticed harmful properties may be appeared during extensive practical use. The same situation is observed with antidepressants.
According to recent researches, new-born [...]
Nowadays more than ever a lot of people ask for help regarding depression. On the one hand it’s quite good, because many people know that such state does not disappear in itself, but it needs a treatment. On the other hand doctors are worried about the growth of this disorder, as well as about the [...]
What types of antidepressants exist?
Antidepressants are conditionally divided into groups in accordance with the chemical agents which they affect (pharmacodynamic principle). There are several different types of antidepressants, including:
1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Citalopram (brand name Celexa)
Escitalopram (brand name Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (brand name Prozac)
Paroxetine (brand name Paxil, Pexeva)
Sertraline (brand name Zoloft)
Side Effects of SSRI’s [...]
