antidepressants

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1. Drugs that prevent or relieve the symptoms of depression. Various psychological disorders are treated with antidepressants.

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Although there are many antidepressant drugs now in use, the best known is Prozac ®.

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Sutherland said patients at his surgery were never prescribed antidepressants in isolation and were referred to support services while they waited to see specialists.

From BBC

These results build on earlier work showing that children of mothers who took antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with functional constipation.

From Science Daily

Because many patients do not respond to standard antidepressants, identifying reliable biological markers for treatment response remains an important goal in mental health care.

From Science Daily

Her stories have explored everything from the science of sleep to the hunt for faster-acting antidepressants.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.

From Barron's