Both groups of drugs are aimed at boosting concentrations of one neurotransmitter or another, in the belief that anxiety (and depression) results from a chemical deficit in the brain. The drugs ...

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Antidepressants and Anti-Anxiety Medications: This generation is generally open to using medication to manage symptoms, especially when recommended by mental health professionals. While ...

Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. will grapple with out-of-control anxiety at some point in their life. Anxiety is often accompanied by depression ... using therapy, medication, or both.

In today’s world, individuals of all ages rely on medications to manage their health. Whether prescribed by a doctor, purchased over the counter or taken as dietary supplements, keeping track of what ...

Four classes of medications have been found to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), benzodiazepines ...

Despite being a first-line treatment for adolescent depression and anxiety, antidepressant drugs appear to have questionable efficacy and carry an increased risk of adverse effects in this population.

However, not all antidepressants help with sleep. In fact, some may have the opposite effect by worsening overall sleep quality. A healthcare professional can help you understand which medication ...

Medicare announced Friday that it has selected 15 drugs, including the hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, as well as some blockbuster cancer ...

And contrary to some fears that GLP-1 medications might increase the risk of depression and suicidality, as other weight loss drugs have in the past, this study found that these newer medications ...