Antidepressants have been linked to missed periods, heavy periods, and bleeding between periods. High levels of the hormone prolactin may be one reason why SSRIs affect your periods, but more research ...

Some people have sexual dysfunction even after stopping antidepressants. Paxil is the antidepressant most likely to cause erection problems. Antidepressants like Wellbutrin are less likely to cause ...

It's the second most prescribed antidepressant in America, with nearly nine million users. But an increasing number of patients are warning about the crippling side effects of Lexapro and its ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that increase the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. SSRIs like Lexapro, Zoloft and Prozac are the most ...

More than 1 in 10 people in the United States take an antidepressant. And the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant are SSRIs – or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. That's like Zoloft ...

The Food and Drug Administration is considering adding warning labels to antidepressants for women who are pregnant, despite medical consensus that these medications are safe. The agency convened an ...

Many Americans cope with anxiety--pilots included. The FAA has strict guidelines as to which antidepressant medications pilots can take and the procedures they must follow to establish their medical ...

Our weight can vary throughout our lives due to a variety of factors. Weight gain can be triggered by numerous elements, not all of which are within our control. Among other things, changes in diet, ...

BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — SSRI’s, or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, are a class of antidepressants used to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. Common ones include Prozac, Zoloft, and ...

Lexapro and Zoloft are standard go-to options when it comes to the management of mental health. Both are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They are mainly used for treating depression ...

In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are ...