SSRI antidepressants normally take a few weeks before any showing mental health benefits, but how come it takes so long? Now a study from a group of clinicians and scientists provides the first human ...

For the millions of people who take an antidepressant, the conversation with the doctor often feels like a shot in the dark. In many cases, it takes a bit of effort to even get to this stage, and once ...

While I've never been impressed with the argument that SSRIs work a whole lot better than a placebo, I am becoming impressed with the list of SSRI-related side effects. I'm also willing to bet that ...

Last year, in the midst of a particularly rough mental health episode, I visited Counseling and Psychological Services at UNC for the first time. After two hours in the waiting room, I met with a ...

New study reveals distinct effects of escitalopram (Lexapro) and psilocybin on brain responses to emotions, highlighting the unique approaches of these treatments in addressing depression. One common ...

A new study from Queen Mary University of London shows that a family's experience with certain medicines could help doctors ...

A recent issue of Sexual Medicine Reviews includes an extensive field review on post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), a medical condition tied to stopping SSRI and SNRI antidepressants that was ...

Dr. Amen said that Prozac (also called fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is commonly prescribed to treat depression. "It is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive ...

Many medications can cause memory loss, including benzodiazepines, opioids, certain antidepressants, and antihistamines.