In fact, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), specifically Cognitive Therapy has been shown to be as effective
as antidepressants without the side effects.
Not exact matches
Many would argue that it's possible for her to feel better
without taking drugs: she could try the «talking cure» (regular sessions with a counselor), or an alternative treatment such
as herbal or light therapy If she goes to an M.D., though, she'll likely carry my a prescription for an
antidepressant such
as Prozac or Zoloft — one of these brave new medicines that promise such good results with so few side effects,
One study in Brain Behavior and Immunity showed a dramatic 20 percent reduction in anxiety among medical students taking omega - 3, while past research has shown omega - 3 fats work just
as well
as antidepressants in preventing the signs of depression, but
without any of the side effects.
The spice saffron may not only work
as well
as SSRI
antidepressant drugs like Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft
without the side effects; they may be able to even treat the adverse sexual side effects that occur in up to 70 % of people taking them.
Antidepressants such as Prozac and Celexa have been shown to be better than placebo at treating hot flashes, and doctors sometimes prescribe these and other antidepressants for hot flashes «off - label» (i.e., without the FDA'
Antidepressants such
as Prozac and Celexa have been shown to be better than placebo at treating hot flashes, and doctors sometimes prescribe these and other
antidepressants for hot flashes «off - label» (i.e., without the FDA'
antidepressants for hot flashes «off - label» (i.e.,
without the FDA's official OK).
However, what happens if someone took an
antidepressant, such
as Zoloft, while they were pregnant
without realizing the risks or being at all aware of the side effects?
Electro - acupuncture has been used in a variety of settings
as an effective
antidepressant drug therapy,
without the unpleasant side effects associated with medication.
Patients were excluded if they (a) were currently receiving psychotherapy or
antidepressant drugs (unless they had been taking the same dose for at least three months
without improvement); (b) were unwilling to accept randomisation or were unavailable for follow up; (c) met criteria for severe depression (melancholia) or had a history of bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, or substance misuse (
as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition, revised (DSM - III - R) 18); or (d) were at significant risk of suicide or in need of urgent psychiatric treatment.