Fibromyalgia is believed to be an autoimmune disorders similar to arthritis, but heightened by pain transmitters gone awry due to neuroendocrine dysfunction in the brain. This condition is characterized by pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and...
Premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS, affects all women differently. Some experience no symptoms, except occasional bloating, while others suffer with severe mood swings and depression, along with physical issues. When depression from PMS...
Depression is feeling sad or down for a long period of time, usually 3 months or more. Antidepressants are medications used for the treatment of depression. They correct the imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain to improve symptoms of...
Minor depression is a lesser form of depression, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). People with minor depression have two to four depression symptoms, compared to five or more symptoms in major depression, which last for at...
Low blood pressure, also known medically as hypotension, is every bit as serious as high blood pressure when it comes to maintaining a healthy circulatory system. MayoClinic.com notes that it is possible to trigger low blood pressure through the...
Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by depressed mood or loss of interest in activities accompanied by insomnia or sleeping too much, fatigue, changes in appetite or weight, feeling hopeless or worthless, difficulties with...
Depression is a mood disorder in which patients experience immense sadness, irritability and self-blame. When the symptoms are left unchecked, they can escalate to thoughts and attempts of suicide. For some patients, the symptoms of depression are...
Depression generally is treated by a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Many different types of medications are available to treat depression, and the first one prescribed may not be right for you. It may take several trials of...
Fighting depression often involves both psychotherapy and various medications to control or alleviate symptoms. Such medications have been available to the general public since the late 1950s and early 1960s. In the decades that have followed, new...
The diagnosis is depression and medication advised. It is now time for the patient to take an active role in the selection of an antidepressant. The physician takes a careful history of the symptoms and explains the various types of...
Medication is often used to manage the symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Antidepressants, anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) and beta blocker medications are given most often, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). However, according...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for determining the safety of a drug for its labeled usage based on data from clinical trials. Numerous drugs across several classes have been approved for the treatment of depression. The...
Although tricyclic antidepressants were commonly prescribed because of their effectiveness, many doctors now tend to prescribe selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants first, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, tricyclic...