Question: Joe, I’ve been taking Lexapro for anxiety for the past several months and it’s really helping me. I have however, gained 12 pounds during this period. I brought this to the attention of my PCP and he suggested I switch to the antidepressant Viibryd. […]
Botox, botulinum toxin A, has certainly been on a run in recent years – spreading its wings way beyond its use as an anti-aging treatment. Known primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of some facial wrinkles, Botox injections are also used to treat such problems as repetitive neck spasms, excessive sweating and overactive bladder. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines in some people. […]
After a dearth of new antidepressant entries to the U.S. drug market, the FDA approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) for the treatment of depression in September, 2013. This approval comes on the heels of the FDA’s approval of Fetzima® in July, 2013 – which I’ve written about in a previous blog. So what is Brintellix, how does it work and does it provide any clear-cut advantages over currently available agents? Well, like SSRIs, it’s a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It’s also an “agonist” [...]
In July of 2013, the FDA approved a new serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) Fetzima (levomilnacipran) for major depressive disorder in adults only. The efficacy of Fetzima at once-daily doses of 40-120mg was established in three randomized, placebo-controlled studies in adults with MDD. […]
One day last week, all five clients I worked with were taking antidepressants. I asked all five if they believed they were benefiting from them; four of the five told me they couldn’t tell. […]
One night last week while watching television I caught the newest installment in the series of Cymbalta commercials. The tagline, so to speak, for this one is that “simple pleasures shouldn’t hurt.” The simple pleasures referred to in the ad are taking a walk outside and playing with the dog in the backyard. […]
Here are the most recently published daily dosage range guidelines for the antidepressants.
Here are the key points that should be communicated to antidepressant users: […]
Last week a middle-aged woman self-referred to me wanting an assessment for depression. Her circumstances in brief are as follows: She is currently going through a very difficult divorce settlement, reports that she awakens repeatedly throughout the night and has lost approximately 12 pounds since the divorce proceedings began. […]
I am often asked about the effects that antidepressants have on overall sleep architecture. Here’s the breakdown: […]
