Sentences with phrase «well as antidepressants»

Over-the-counter pain meds like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen, as well as antidepressants (to treat pain and improve sleep patterns) are recommended.

In supplement form, it works as well as antidepressants, according to a recent government report.

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.

«These results suggest that some people are more responsive to the intention to treat their depression, and may do better if psychotherapies or cognitive therapies that enhance the clinician - patient relationship are incorporated into their care as well as antidepressant medications,» he says.

Can we say that a mindfulness approach is almost as good as antidepressant therapy to prevent a reappearance of depression?

Not exact matches

But the study also suggested that some antidepressants were more effective than others; several older antidepressants were found to be more effectivee than more modern ones, but the modern treatments (such as Prozac) were better tolerated by patients.

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,

Research has shown that moderate exercise can be just as effective as an antidepressant because it releases natural feel - good chemicals in the brain.

I do not want to be put on antidepressants as well.

Perhaps, as is said of antidepressants, they would gain a better perspective on things by taking it, and finally see the light on many things which would be to our benefit.

Current treatments for neuropathic pain in people with spinal cord injuries most often involve opioids and other pain medications, as well as certain antidepressants, which have many side effects and tend to have limited efficacy.

Nilsen also acknowledges that patients on antidepressants, which themselves carry a risk of seizure, as well as those with a history of seizures are more likely to have an rTMS - related event.

McMahon says that although numerous small studies have attempted to find genes implicated in antidepressant action, this is «by far the largest» as well as the first to yield a «strong and reproducible signal.»

Ketamine was developed as an anesthetic, but is better known publicly for its abuse as the party drug Special K. Researchers are now seeking alternatives because ketamine can produce side effects that include hallucinations and the potential for abuse — limiting its utility as an antidepressant.

Dr. Monteggia's lab focuses on the molecular and cellular bases of neural plasticity, the fundamental property of nerve cells to alter their communication, as they pertains to neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as understanding the mechanisms underlying antidepressant efficacy.

The researchers looked at antidepressant class, including tricyclic and related antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and other types, as well as dosage and duration of use.

The researchers conclude that this study, as well as other recent reports from the same group, provides strong support for the assumption that SSRIs exert a specific antidepressant effect.

For mild - to - moderate depression, «exercise and psychotherapy work very well,» says Bérard, who also serves as a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects.

They also found weak evidence that botulinum toxin, the anti-seizure drugs pregabalin and oxcarbazepine, as well as drugs classified as tricyclic antidepressants and atypical opioids were probably effective in reducing pain.

Considerable quantities were only identified in the consumption of the sedative Clomethiazole by hospitals, as well as neuroleptic quetiapine and the antidepressant Moclobemide by nursing homes.

It's a complex illness, there are many depression subtypes, and antidepressant medications don't work as well as we'd like.

The best treatment is proper sleep hygiene and stress management, although benzodiazepines and antidepressants such as imipramine, may also be prescribed.

A: Prozac is an SSRI antidepressant, which for unknown reasons are commonly associated with increased leg kicks at night as well as the four symptom criteria needed for an RLS diagnosis.

For some patients who really want to stay on the Pill, Dr. Hutcherson sometimes prescribes an antidepressant as well, with good success.

She believes it's fine for women to stay on antidepressants, even as they nurse, although she's more a proponent of good nutrition and adequate sleep.

Steroids and antidepressants have been known to do so, as well as any other hormone containing or affecting medications.

This is true for both SSRI antidepressants as well as older tricyclic antidepressants, though the decision to medicate should always be made carefully, in consultation with one or more medical experts.

Crocin, a carotenoid found in saffron, has antidepressant properties due to its influence on serotonin production and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, as well.

According to researchers, increased risk of miscarriage, neonatal health issues, preterm birth as well as the possibility of long term neurobehavioral problems, such as autism, indicate that a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, should only be prescribed with extreme caution and with full counseling for women suffering from depression and trying to fall pregnant.

Rates of most unfavorable outcomes were greatest within the first 28 days of antidepressant use as well as in the last 28 days.

Research results also show that the use of antidepressants in pregnancy, particularly if the use extends more than the 1st trimester, contributes to an increased risk of pregnancy - induced hypertension as well as preeclampsia.

We know that exercise is as good or better for treating depression as antidepressants, so the same goes for SAD.

Among other qualifications, the women had to have been in remission from any depressive or anxiety disorder, and needed to be participating in some form of regular sexual activity before antidepressant use, as well as during the study.

Antidepressants called Tricyclics and SSRIs, birth control pills, post-antibiotic use, as well as mineral supplements such as calcium and iron may also contribute to the problem.

As it also contains tryptophans (amino acids), which are producers and transmitters of serotonin in the body, and that the «happiness hormone» serotonin plays an essential role in mood by providing a feeling of appeasement, comfort, satisfaction and well - being, cocoa has in addition a greatly appreciated antidepressant effect.

Most antidepressants prolong the effects of serotonin by preventing reuptake of this neurotransmitter, as well as the reuptake of catecholamine; Tryptophan at night and tyrosine in the morning can probably mimic the effects of most antidepressants.

Magnolia bark may also have antidepressant properties, as well, and regulate the brain chemicals associated with depression.

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.

For example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had small positive effects on disability and catastrophic thinking.66 Exercise therapy reduced pain and improved function in chronic low back pain54; improved function and reduced pain in osteoarthritis of the knee51 and hip52; and improved well - being, fibromyalgia symptoms, and physical function in fibromyalgia.48 Multimodal and multidisciplinary therapies helped reduce pain and improve function more effectively than single modalities.55, 67 Multiple guidelines recommended acetaminophen as first - line pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis68 - 73 or for low back pain74 and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as first - line treatment for osteoarthritis or low back pain70, 74; first - and second - line drugs for neuropathic pain include anticonvulsants (gabapentin or pregabalin), tricyclic antidepressants, and serotonin - norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).75 - 78 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been associated with hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiovascular risks.63, 73,79

Additionally, as you increase your omega - 3 fats (such as from fish oil), you might notice you have a better mood — omega - 3 fatty acids have been shown to have antidepressant effects (in addition to strong anti-inflammatory effects, which is highly desired when the goal is fat loss and pain reduction!)

Certain antidepressants may help ease fibromyalgia fatigue, and not just by controlling pain, which is exhausting in and of itself, but through other mechanisms as well, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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).

Other dementia - related drugs include commonly prescribed antidepressant medications, as well as drugs for asthma and allergies.

Psychological mood and well - being were measured with tests, and 24 % of those on the low - carb diet were taking antidepressants when the study started, as were 12 % of those on the low - fat diet.

This group included 35 892 women with an incomplete depression history (ie, those who did not report their depressive status in 1996, 1998, or 2000 or did not return or answer the Mental Health Index [MHI] questionnaire9 - 11 [a 5 - item subscale of the 36 - Item Short - Form Health Survey] in 1992 or 1996), as well as women who reported taking antidepressants in 1996 (n = 2052) or had a physician - diagnosed episode of depression in 1996 or earlier (n = 3445), those with an unknown start date (n = 131), or those who reported severe depressive symptoms (score, ≤ 52) on the 1992 (n = 2381) or 1996 (n = 2271) MHI questionnaire.

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil fall into this category, as well as TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) like Clomicalm.

Medications are rarely necessary, but in severe or refractory conditions, tricyclic antidepressants can sometimes be beneficial to the condition, acupuncture has also proven to be an effective treatment modality as well.

When researchers pitted the omega - 3 fat eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) against the antidepressant drug fluoxetine (brand name Prozac), EPA was just as effective as the drug in relieving symptoms of depression in humans — and the same may be true in dogs as well.4

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant; but it has appetite - stimulating effects as well.

The serotonin transporter is best known as the site of action for the drug Prozac and related antidepressants (Wong et al., 1995).