jimmy jamesAn Introduction to Antidepressants
October 30th 2006 21:13
Depression occurs when the neurotransmitters in a person’s brain act improperly. These neurotransmitters are supposed to carry specific levels of nor adrenaline and serotonin. When these levels are too low a person may need to take SSRI drugs (commonly known as antidepressants). A doctor will be able to accurately determine how the drug is to be administered and at which dosage.
Each antidepressant is given for a different reason, requires a different dosage and works differently too. The type and severity of depression are the determining factors for which antidepressant medication is given when. These drugs are very strong and have definite side effects; some of these side effects are very unpleasant. For this reason doctors explore all other options before prescribing antidepressant drugs.
Each antidepressant is given for a different reason, requires a different dosage and works differently too. The type and severity of depression are the determining factors for which antidepressant medication is given when. These drugs are very strong and have definite side effects; some of these side effects are very unpleasant. For this reason doctors explore all other options before prescribing antidepressant drugs.
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
I guess anti-depressants are good but have to be the right ones - like you say - and they shouldnt be the first call without trying to identify the root problem.
Ash