While many people find antidepressants helpful for managing major depression, others are unable to find them therapeutic. It has long been thought that the neurotransmitter serotonin is responsible for contributing to cases of depression. Researchers and pharmaceutical companies alike have long believed that serotonin is the primary underlying factor associated with poor mood and other psychological …
Brintellix (Vortioxetine) is considered an atypical antidepressant that was co-developed by pharmaceutical companies Lundbeck and Takeda. Most consider Brintellix to be a new antidepressant as of 2014 due to the fact that it was approved by the FDA in September of 2013. In clinical trials, it proved to demonstrate substantial efficacy for the treatment of …
New research has just surfaced from Johns Hopkins indicating that there is likely a link between prenatal exposure to antidepressant drugs and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as other developmental delays (DD) among boys. This is highly concerning for pregnant mothers who have made the choice to stay on antidepressants throughout their pregnancy, particularly …
It’s no secret that depression is becoming one of the biggest epidemics in the United States and throughout the world. Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but depression is a condition that seems to affect everyone at some point in their lives. Unfortunately there is no pill that will cure depression, but there are various …
Pharmaceutical companies spend exorbitant sums of money developing new drugs. Getting a drug through clinical trials and proving that it works can take millions, or in other cases, billions of dollars. When a drug does get approval, the pharmaceutical company typically makes back significantly more money than they spent on development for the drug. This …
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) is a condition characterized by unwanted symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, food cravings, irritability, and depression. These symptoms tend to occur during the second half of a woman’s menstrual cycle and tend to subside approximately a couple days after the start of the menstrual period. As of now, these current symptoms …
Most people are aware of the recent tragedy involving well-known actor and comedic legend Robin Williams. Although he was an extremely talented actor with a brilliant comedic talent, he commit suicide on August 11, 2014. This sent most of his close family members, friends, celebrities, and even the general public into shock. Most people were …