Antidepressant

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• QShould my child take antidepressants for their eating disorder?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Antidepressants have only been shown to be effective in treating depression associated with eating disorders and not the eating disorder itself. There has been some controversy about the safety of antidepressants in c...Full Answer
• QWhat should I know before taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>If you take an SRI, you should avoid alcohol.</p> <p>It is not known if all SRIs are safe or effective for children and teens under 18 years of age.</p> <p>If you have pain or difficulty urinating, milnacipran may n...Full Answer
• QWhat is nortriptyline?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>Nortriptyline (Pamelor) is an antidepressant that can help people quit smoking. But it has not been approved by the FDA for this purpose. It is not recommended as a first choice for people who want to quit smoking. Pe...Full Answer
• QDo tricyclic antidepressants interact with any other medications?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>If you are taking any of the following medications, tricyclic antidepressants can lead to side effects and should be avoided:</p> <ul> <li>abiraterone</li> <li>azelastine nasal spray</li> <li>bupropion</li> <li>d...Full Answer
• QCan tricyclic antidepressants help prevent migraine headaches?

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  ARealAge answered

  <p>Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, are used successfully by some individuals for preventive treatment of migraine attacks.</p> <p>These medications are proved to reduce headache severity, frequency, an...Full Answer
• QHow does nortriptyline interact with other medications or foods?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>If you are taking linezolid, you should not take nortriptyline.</p> <p>Do not use nortriptyline if you are taking an MAO inhibitor. You should not take nortriptyline until at least 2 weeks after stopping MAO inhibito...Full Answer
• QWhat should I know about antidepressants before I take them?

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  ASharecare Advisory Board answered

  <p>Before starting an antidepressant you should ask your prescribing doctor about potential side effects, effectiveness, time to follow up, and restrictions while on antidepressants.</p>
• QWhat are the side effects of SSNRIs in people with multiple sclerosis (MS)?

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  AMultiple Sclerosis Foundation answered

  <p>Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs) include Effexor (venlafaxine) and Cymbalta (duloxetine). Data suggests that these products may be more effective in treating multiple sclerosis (MS)-...Full Answer
• QHow can antidepressants help a smoker quit?

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  APenn Medicine answered

  <p>When used for smoking, these medications are not expected to change your emotions. While you are taking them, you should not expect to feel any different than you normally would when not medicated. These medicat...Full Answer
• QHow does Doxepin interact with other medications?

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  ADonna Hill Howes, RN answered

  <p>If you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 2 weeks, you should not take doxepin due to possible toxic effects.</p> <p><em>This answer was adapted from Sharecare&#39;s award-winning AskMD app. <a href="/askmd/get-...Full Answer